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Summary: Not the best but not the worst either.
Review: Having read a lot of werewolf books I don't know how people can call this one the best.
McCammon's The Wolf's Hour
Strieber's The Wild
Somtow's Moon Dance
Cadnum's Saint Peter's Wolf
I am sure I am leaving a few off but those are real good werewolf books. This was just another typical decent guy turns into werewolf, has no control over his wolf form, and kills bunches of people book. If thats the style you like then this book probably isn't that bad. The only thing that really sticks out that bugged me was the cops just letting the reporters walk all over the crimes scenes. Even if the cops were done collecting evidence I just don't see them letting a bunch of people tramp all over the place when there is blood and body parts scattered everywhere. It was a alright way to [spend] time but in a couple weeks I doubt I will be able to remember much of it.
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Summary: Genius shines through
Review: I read "Shapes" the sequel to this book years ago (It is one of my favorite horror books) and was delighted to find the "The Hyde Effect" back in print. It is unfortunate that it suffered from poor editing and publishing, but these minor flaws could not stop Steve Vance from taking his reader on one heck of a ride. His talent shines through, despite a few typos and his genius for creating this unique approach to the werewolf myth rank him amongst the top horror writers.
I was truly surprised to read adverse reviews and take exception to many of their claims. I found no loose ends, no plot wandering - just fantastic characterization and a plot scenario that should keep the reader turning those pages till the end.
Damn the editor for a poor job, but you must acknowledge this writer as one of the best. "The Hyde Effect" makes a wonderful read and its better-edited sequel "Shapes" is an award winner.
Rating:
Summary: Genius shines through
Review: I read "Shapes" the sequel to this book years ago (It is one of my favorite horror books) and was delighted to find the "The Hyde Effect" back in print. It is unfortunate that it suffered from poor editing and publishing, but these minor flaws could not stop Steve Vance from taking his reader on one heck of a ride. His talent shines through, despite a few typos and his genius for creating this unique approach to the werewolf myth rank him amongst the top horror writers.
I was truly surprised to read adverse reviews and take exception to many of their claims. I found no loose ends, no plot wandering - just fantastic characterization and a plot scenario that should keep the reader turning those pages till the end.
Damn the editor for a poor job, but you must acknowledge this writer as one of the best. "The Hyde Effect" makes a wonderful read and its better-edited sequel "Shapes" is an award winner.
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Summary: Would make a great movie.
Review: I read this when it came out and thought right away that it would make a terrific movie if done right. I see by reading the reviews that others share the same feelings. What i didn't know was there's a sequel. I'll have to read it.
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Summary: He writes to your senses.
Review: I stumbled on this book and have since bought it four times. Every time I loan it out, I never get it back. The author has a gift for putting you in the story. This is one of the only books I've ever read that made my heart pound and had me up and checking to see if my doors were locked in the middle of the night. A must read.
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Summary: THE best werewolf epic ever written
Review: I'm not surprised by the overwhelming acclaim for this little known author. I first read "HYDE" over 12 years ago, and it remains the most horrifying and enthrawling tale I've ever read. From the opening pages of the prologue, the suspense builds thru the cycles of the moon, climaxing first on an unforgettable Halloween that haunts me even today at any roadstop. Yet that is only the beginning. What follows defines terror, as Vance captures the essence of fear -- helplessness -- the thing nightmares are made of, when the indiscriminate violence unleashes its fury in Part Two. This book is stand alone, although it's sequel "Shapes" provides more insight into the characters. Film prospects have been discussed, but no movie could possibly do these 400 pages justice. Vance sets himself apart, proving himself amongst the best of Koontz and King.
Rating:
Summary: THE best werewolf epic ever written
Review: I'm not surprised by the overwhelming acclaim for this little known author. I first read "HYDE" over 12 years ago, and it remains the most horrifying and enthrawling tale I've ever read. From the opening pages of the prologue, the suspense builds thru the cycles of the moon, climaxing first on an unforgettable Halloween that haunts me even today at any roadstop. Yet that is only the beginning. What follows defines terror, as Vance captures the essence of fear -- helplessness -- the thing nightmares are made of, when the indiscriminate violence unleashes its fury in Part Two. This book is stand alone, although it's sequel "Shapes" provides more insight into the characters. Film prospects have been discussed, but no movie could possibly do these 400 pages justice. Vance sets himself apart, proving himself amongst the best of Koontz and King.
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Summary: Werewolves The Way They Ought To Be.
Review: I'v had the pleasure of owning this book twice and the horror of losing it twice to friends that also lost themselves in the story.After nearly 5 years,it still stands out as the best example of why werewolves are such a facinating antagonist and why the myth of the werewolf has stood the test of time. This book is what I think of when I think of a werewolf story that I would love to tell.Too often the werewolf of most modern stories are weak examples of the raw power that can be found in the subject.But,thankfully this splendid tale puts them back where they belong...As a rending,slavering,howling nightmare that has us all with our heads under the sheets and silently begging for more.
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Summary: BY FAR THE BEST WEREWOLF BOOK!!
Review: If you want to read a truly great werewolf book - this is it. It is full of action and easy to read. I've bought this book 3 times over the years, lent it out, and of course it was so well liked, it got passed to others....never to be seen again. It is a very difficult book to find, but well worth the work. I'm trying to get another copy for my little library of favorite books.
Rating: 
Summary: There's a reason it's hard to find.
Review: It's hard to read. I am surprised at how bad this book really is, especially in light of its overwhelmingly positive reviews. Let me start in with the publisher. The type is extremely hard to read (not small, just not a font conducive to easily-focused letters), and the book has misspellings in it. The book is 16 years old, did it have to ship with misspellings? Or misprints? There's at least one instance where a word is missing a letter *between two others*. Aside from that, the writing is amateurish. The dialog is unnatural and stilted; real people don't sound like this. The character development is laughable. Mr. Vance apparently only invested any meaningful time in developing the Corbett character, and calling even that "developing a character" was a generous. He's got plot lines all over the place and instead of tying them up neatly, he lets them scatter and thread all over the place. I consider myself pretty sharp and with a good memory for details, but I was taxed to keep up with following the action. And the action! Man, I spent twenty bucks on action that isn't believable to anyone with a high school diploma. I waited over 250 pages for something good to happen, and when I got to the "Die Hard" section, I was let down completely. Mr. Vance needed an editor in the worst way, and didn't get one. The result is a terrible horror novel, and while the ideas are worthy of development, they were shaped with the wrong hands. Don't buy the book. In fact, if you get a copy from the library, make sure you return it on time. It isn't worth a dime in late fees, either.
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