Gripping read (Others - James Herbert)

Member Name: pel

Product:	Others - James Herbert
Date:	05/08/00 (28 review reads)
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Advantages: Written by James Herbert

Disadvantages: don't read late at night!!!!!

I've been a big fan of James Herbert for many years now, and his latest book, 'Others' has made me an even bigger fan.

The basics of the story - PI Dismas(as in the biblical thief) who has many physical deformities, is hired to track down a baby, seemingly dead, who disappeared 18 years ago. After many strange going ons, his investigations lead him to a private nursing home where he discovers "others", and his own secret. This book is apparently based on true accounts. And its based in England, a rare occurance for a modern horror book.

This book definately leaves you thinking, and rather than out and out gory horror, it is more physcological. The physical deformities are described quite vividly, you can picture these characters in your head. Some may find it a little hard to stomach.

Herberts writing is brilliant as always, you can picture every character and every scene as you read. The story did drag a little bit as it neared the end, but it was worth the wait to read the shock ending. A fantastic book from one of the best horror writers around, it will leave you thinking, but I wouldn't recommend reading it at night!

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