![]() ![]() And he avoids the nostalgia trap that tends to mire other writers who choose the recent past as their settings. Hamill uses the jumps in time wisely the cuts between years are never jarring. ![]() a beautifully crafted and terrifying thrill ride of a book. Much in the vein of these two celebrated horror writers, Hamill has built a rich world full of complex characters and he successfully delivers in showing how the horrors of real life can be just as terrifying as any monster. I highly recommend this novel for fans of Paul Tremblay and Stephen King. Hamill strikes upon meaningful themes throughout the book. The writing is simply haunting, the story full of heart. The second half of the novel in particular really picks up speed, gripping the reader and inducing a frenzied turning of pages in order to get to the crux of who these monsters are and what they want with the Turners. The reader is certain to be surprised countless times by the revelations and connections Hamill makes throughout the book. twists and turns in unexpected ways, providing bits of information throughout which the reader is responsible for collecting, assessing, and synthesizing. Divided into seven parts, each part of this book is thoughtfully structured. Blending horror, fantasy, and literary fiction, Hamill draws the reader into the world of the Turner family with ease. a uniquely weird and wonderful reading experience. ![]()
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