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Summary: an awesome scare
Review: I HAVE ONE WORD FOR THIS BOOK, "SCARRR..EEE"! THIS IS THE SCARIEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ. I COULDN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT THIS STORY FOR WEEKS. GREAT BOOK.
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Summary: A Good Read
Review: I have read other works by Graham Masterton, and I found him to be a very good horror writer. In his latest work, The House That Jack Built, it starts out a bit slow at first, but picks up the pace. The setting in New Orleans is what really made me pick up this book since I have read other horror stories by Anne Rice and Poppy Z. Brite that took place in the same area. It was a good ghost story and I found myself finishing it in what seemed to be a day and half. It isn't the greatest book of horror that I have read so far, but it was enjoyable and I think it was worth my time.
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Summary: Creepy tale, but also very....strange....
Review: I have to admit, as someone who has read all his books, this was a strange one. Great story line and plot, but it is a little overwhelming when they figure it all out. However as the plot thickens it tends to grow on you like crazy and BAM! it is over. I recommend this book to all who love a haunted house story, with a twist.
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Summary: WOW!!
Review: I just got done reading this book. I could not put it down!! One of his best It took less than 24hrs to read if you love Graham Mastertons books this is a must read LOVED IT!
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Summary: Fast moving and full of surprises
Review: I was pleasantly surprised with how great this book is. It's full of haunting set pieces that will stay with you -- to describe them at all will ruin the thrill of surprise for you (and there are a host of nasty surprises throughout the book). I was reluctant to start this novel, thinking, "What can he possibly do with the haunted house theme that we all haven't seen before?" Well, Masterson has come up with something new here -- a fresh twist on the traditional ghost story, with lots of interesting ideas and a terrifying villain that you won't soon forget.I read many horror novels each year -- it's one of my favorite genres. Like many reviewers here on Amazon, I'm always on the lookout for something I haven't seen before, something exciting and original that will have me flipping the pages as fast as I can. By that standard, this book delivers. It's my first book by Masterson, but it definitely won't be the last!
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Summary: Singing the praises of Masterton
Review: I've been a fan of Masterton's for many years (every since I read his incredible horror novel "Mirror") and consider him one of the absolute masters of the genre. "The House That Jack Built" is another outstanding contribution and a great read. A young couple decide to refurbish a huge mansion and in the tradition of King's The Shining, the protagonist's husband is drawn into it's dark history where a great evil seems to have transcended the very fabric of time. Fast moving, full of dark details, believable and smart characters, I highly recommend horror fans seek this book out. I also recommend the aforementioned "Mirror", along with "Walkers", and "Manitou".
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Summary: Singing the praises of Masterton
Review: I've been a fan of Masterton's for many years (every since I read his incredible horror novel "Mirror") and consider him one of the absolute masters of the genre. "The House That Jack Built" is another outstanding contribution and a great read. A young couple decide to refurbish a huge mansion and in the tradition of King's The Shining, the protagonist's husband is drawn into it's dark history where a great evil seems to have transcended the very fabric of time. Fast moving, full of dark details, believable and smart characters, I highly recommend horror fans seek this book out. I also recommend the aforementioned "Mirror", along with "Walkers", and "Manitou".
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Summary: first masterton read...last???
Review: is it just me or am i the only one bothered by the numerous mis spellings and grammer errors? i'm no scholar but a third grader could have done a better job editing this book. sadly, this kept getting in the way of what seemed like a great plot. i love books of this genre but could'nt help being disappointed.
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Summary: It's only a matter of time
Review: Masterton, is one of the great storytellers of horror. He writes America better than Americans. In fact I found my self confused by the Brittish syntax of the text. Anyhow, the finer points of this novel are origin of the haunting and atmosphere. I found the house especially scary in that it was in disrepair and not quite livable. If you've ever been dragged to the country to a house supposedly haunted, it was likely in this state. The emptiness and openness of it without the comforts of home make the people that much more vulnerable. The origin of the hauntings I'll let you read for yourself. The only thing I'll say is that it has to do with the overlapping of time. Great read all the way through.
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Summary: an unusually different horror story
Review: Not your typical haunted house novel. A story I found hard to put down. Excellent, thought-provoking, and thrilling
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