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Summary: A Fun, Horror/Dark Fantasy that should be a Series!
Review: This book is one of those books that must be read to be explained, it's that good. Part Horror, part Dark Fantasy Strangewood is the story of a writer's creation come to disturbing, very real life. When Thomas Randall's son falls prey to an inexplicable coma he finds that his son has been taken (well, in spirit, I guess) to the "fictional" world of Strangewood. A world that is supposed to be a figment of Thomas Randall's imagination. But Strangewood is real. Strangewood is at war. Strangewood is dying. And only Randall can save this world from collapse. Only Randall can save his son from a fate worse than death.The idea of a writer having to face the very reality of his/her creation has been done before, but in Strangewood the story is so expertly crafted, the characters so startling in their vibrancy that you forget the idea that the plot has been done before. Because in this case it hasn't. The world of Strangewood (and its inhabitants) would itself make a very entertaining fantasy series (and in case you haven't heard of Harry Potter there is a market for this). Christopher Golden's talent is excruciatingly apparent in this novel and while I read this I kept thinking to myself "man, this is a fun read" which it was. Probably one of the most memorable and enjoyable reads of 1999 and a book I can't recommend enough. For fans of Horror or Dark Fantasy this is a book for you!
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Summary: Christopher Golden is a Rare Talent, & Strangewood is a Gem!
Review: This book was recommended to me by a friend, and I trust her opinion. I ordered it the same day she told me about it, and read it the same day I received it. It's unique, excellent, and well crafted. Christopher Golden is a rare talent. He has the ability to put you into a situation in such a way that you almost feel you are THERE, walking with his characters. And sometimes that can be scary. Although there were a few moments where a note fell flat (the truth of the Peanut Butter General....and his ultimate ULTIMATE fate being the biggest), this book was still one of the best I'd read in years. It's a keeper, which I'll reread several times in the future.
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Summary: Christopher Golden is a Rare Talent, & Strangewood is a Gem!
Review: This book was recommended to me by a friend, and I trust her opinion. I ordered it the same day she told me about it, and read it the same day I received it. It's unique, excellent, and well crafted. Christopher Golden is a rare talent. He has the ability to put you into a situation in such a way that you almost feel you are THERE, walking with his characters. And sometimes that can be scary. Although there were a few moments where a note fell flat (the truth of the Peanut Butter General....and his ultimate ULTIMATE fate being the biggest), this book was still one of the best I'd read in years. It's a keeper, which I'll reread several times in the future.
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Summary: Unique and Engrossing!
Review: This was the most original book I've read in years. Golden created characters so real that you feel like you know them, and easily empathize with them. The land of Strangewood is what dreams and nightmares are made of. The book reminded me of my childhood with its imagination, yet proved itself worthy of the dark fantasy/horror genre by making me think twice about that noise in the hallway, or the shadow in the window. Great work!
Rating:
Summary: Unique and Engrossing!
Review: This was the most original book I've read in years. Golden created characters so real that you feel like you know them, and easily empathize with them. The land of Strangewood is what dreams and nightmares are made of. The book reminded me of my childhood with its imagination, yet proved itself worthy of the dark fantasy/horror genre by making me think twice about that noise in the hallway, or the shadow in the window. Great work!
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