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Summary: It'll Scare the Heck Out of You!
Review: Not your regular, run-of-the-mill vampire story. Is Peter really a vampire? Moving from present day to childhood memories this book kept me spellbound for hours! I have the most vivid picture of Peter in my head and he scares me to death!
If the shark music in Jaws made your heart beat faster, you'll never hear a "tap tap" noise again without jumping out of your skin! This book is in my 'read again soon' pile
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Summary: A tremendous amount of fun
Review: On the cover of my copy of David Martin's "Tap, Tap" is a sticker that promises the novel is "guaranteed to scare or your money back." This is a sucker's bet, and the reader wins nearly every time. "Tap, Tap" is not a particularly scary book, but that's not to say that it's not worth reading; quite to the contrary, it's a wonderful novel.The story involves Roscoe Bird, a Washington, D.C., businessman who is married and putting his past behind him. Enter Peter Tummelier, Roscoe's childhood friend. Peter now claims to be a vampire and seeks to claim his share of the pair's childhood dream of sailing off into the sunset together (literally). Peter begins to kill Roscoe's enemies in a way calculated to frame Roscoe so that the latter will have no choice but to flee to avoid prosecution. Roscoe's wife, who has a fascination for the sort of very abnormal behavior Peter is exhibiting, finds herself drawn into the seine, as well. Meanwhile, police are indeed falling for Peter's ruse and make it very clear that Roscoe is suspected of murder. That police would so readily fall for the ploy is problematic, but Martin's writing easily overcomes the plot holes. The writing switches tenses (from past to present and back), voice (from first-person to third-person and back), and locations in a way that could have been very jarring. But Martin is so skilled a writer and the pace is so fast that the end result works--and works well. As I said at the outset, I do not think "Tap, Tap" is scary at all. There are moments of terror, to be sure, but the overall effect is more along the lines of a rollercoaster, a ride on which the reader is carried along rapidly with so many sensations that they almost tend to blur with the passing scenery. Sure, there is some true horror, but there are also moments of great humor and of pathos. And it all seems to blend together remarkably well.
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Summary: Wonderful!!
Review: One of my firends suggested that I read this book, and I'm so glad I did!! Roscoe Bird (you have to love that name) has a problem. One of his school friends is back in town (Peter Tummelier), and soon Roscoe's enemies start turing up dead. Not just one's in Roscoe's present, but his enemies that were in his childhood. Peter has plans for Roscoe and his family. Through the book we meet a lot of interesting and creepy characters. Most of the creepiness comes in when we meet Peter and his brother. Not only do we read about what Peter and his Brother do in the present, but we also read the sick and twisted childhood that they had. When you read about the childhood that peter and his brother had, you start to feel sorry for them on how they turned out as adults. But you will get the heebie-jeebies when you read this wonderful book. This is one of the most interesting vampire books that I've read. You don't know if there is a vampire or just some serial killer. I can promise you that you'll be guessing right up to the end. Martin has a wonderful writing style. He has the talent to mix in horror and humor in this story. The characters seem life like, and one can't help but to feel a range of emotions as they read. Martin also has the gift to keep the reader glued to the page. I highly suggest you read this book. You won't be sorry. I know i wasn't.
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Summary: Riveting!
Review: Roscoe Bird (Martin has some of the greatest character names) is living a nice, peaceful suburban life until his wealthy childhood friend, Peter, shows up on his doorstep. Peter Tummelier was always an odd, dark character, and Roscoe befriended him because he was also an outsider on the exclusive island where they both grew up. Now after several years, Peter shows up again to ask Roscoe and his wife to sail around the world with him. But Peter also has a major revelation to disclose to Roscoe; he's not the same Peter from their childhood. Peter has now developed a unique appetite and needs someone to help be his daytime look-out as he sails from port to port.
Now this all sounds typical enough; in fact, it doesn't sound so much different than hundreds of horror novels weighing down the shelves. BUT Martin adds his wry sense of humor, his dark characters and his incredible writing to create a truly disturbing little novel. His story never fully answers any questions until the very end, and his attention to detail makes the novel even more believable despite the incredible situations presented here. Peter is outlandishly diabolical and dashing, and poor Roscoe is the hapless victim trying to save his good name before Peter totally pulls him into his web. This novel is just incredible! It's so rare that I run across a book that totally captivates me and has me guessing until the very end. Tap, Tap is delightfully wicked and utterly dark; it's a great read and will have you begging for more of Martin's works.
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Summary: One of the best I ever read!
Review: The book "TAP, TAP" gave me the chills all the way to the last page! I loved the scarey little doll, Dondo. Best of all, the gore scenes are very discriptive (the best kind)! Could not put it down! I recommened it to everybody. =)
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Summary: One of the best I ever read!
Review: The book "TAP, TAP" gave me the chills all the way to the last page! I loved the scarey little doll, Dondo. Best of all, the gore scenes are very discriptive (the best kind)! Could not put it down! I recommened it to everybody. =)
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Summary: Tingly fun, despite a few "oh, come on" moments
Review: The subject, characterizations, and plot were all full and intriguing. However, by the end,when loose ends were beginning to tie together, I found myself becoming a bit frustrated. In order to create tension and suspense, the author made certain authorities behave in uncharacteristic ways, and made situations arise that I found to be a bit implausible. However, this is a small criticism in a book I found hard to put down. A fast, solid, creepy read. "Tap Tap" will satisfy.
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Summary: Compelling !
Review: There's "Single White Female" and then there's "Tap Tap". Now this is a movie I'd like to see. I bought a copy and lent it to all my coworkers who couldn't put it down. Scary stuff. Enjoy.
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Summary: What are friends for?
Review: There's "Single White Female" and then there's "Tap Tap". Now this is a movie I'd like to see. I bought a copy and lent it to all my coworkers who couldn't put it down. Scary stuff. Enjoy.
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Summary: Very Gory Book
Review: This book was very gory and sick. I for one would not want to see it as a movie. It is too bloody and gory. It is hard to put down however, but as I read it, I kept asking myself, why I was reading it? I like thrillers but this one is just too graphic for me. It didn't scare me. I guess I don't understand how anyone could come up with such gross senarios. Don't read this if you have a queasy stomach!!
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