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A review by shaynexb
Charnel House by Graham Masterton
5.0
You know, some 5-star reviews are because the work of literature changed your life. Some are because of the beauty and poignancy of the writing. Some are because of a novel's originality of story or perspective. And some are because they are just a plain old balls-out BLAST to read.
Uh, ok, ovaries-out blast to read works too, I guess. Geez.
Anyways, back in the day, when I just scarfed any old demonic horror novel I could find, I especially loved the "Evil House that Wants Ta Eatcha" trope. This book is the pinnacle of that genre, and filled me with a nostalgia so thick and rich it was like creme fuckin' brulee.
Everything about this is a nearly perfect throwback. The story structure, the exquisitely 70's dialog, the adorably casual racism and sexism. People smoke cigarettes in a business meeting, man. CIGARETTES! In CALIFORNIA!!!
My face hurt from smiling so much when I was reading this, even during the genuinely creepy parts that were making my skin crawl. Highly recommended for horror aficionados, or really anyone looking for a fast, fun, scary read.
Uh, ok, ovaries-out blast to read works too, I guess. Geez.
Anyways, back in the day, when I just scarfed any old demonic horror novel I could find, I especially loved the "Evil House that Wants Ta Eatcha" trope. This book is the pinnacle of that genre, and filled me with a nostalgia so thick and rich it was like creme fuckin' brulee.
Everything about this is a nearly perfect throwback. The story structure, the exquisitely 70's dialog, the adorably casual racism and sexism. People smoke cigarettes in a business meeting, man. CIGARETTES! In CALIFORNIA!!!
My face hurt from smiling so much when I was reading this, even during the genuinely creepy parts that were making my skin crawl. Highly recommended for horror aficionados, or really anyone looking for a fast, fun, scary read.