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Summary: Freaky!
Review: While a bit far fetched I enjoyed listening to this tale from John Saul. The story drew me in from the very beginning and I was anxious to see what happens twoards the end. I have to confess I did like the ending. Some parts of this book were really creepy and this kept me glued to my stereo. It was a tad disturbing to see that the majority of victims were teen agers but it gave the book that extyra thrill and horrific jolt. All the characters were engaging and played their parts nicely. I also liked all the underlining sexual themes in the book; anybody else catch those? The reader did a good job, though at times her mid western accents got a bit too much. She did portray the drama of the book well occasionally going over the top in some of the more vilent scenes. This version contains two audio cassettes and is narrated by a single reader.
Rating: 
Summary: Please pass the Off!
Review: You don't read this kind of book for its sophisticated plotting or memorable characters. You read it cause you're in the mood for something creepy (and in this case - crawly), and logic isn't a high priority when the goal is goosebumps. "The Homing" works pretty well in that regard. I suppose the idea is that the more innocent the victim, the more horrifying the crime - hence Saul's picking on children and animals. But I for one find it harder to enjoy the guilty pleasures of the genre when the targets are by their nature totally helpless. It's not fun; it's not sporting. Better he should stick to terrorizing responsible adults, who at least have a chance of out-witting their persecutors, even if they inevitably fail.
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