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Haunted
Perhaps being in the States & the book designed really for the English, I didn't find it that good at all. I know the book was written in the 90's sometime but well written books, stand the test of time
Haunted
The first James Herbert I have read for a while. Thought the story was good with just enough info about the technology of ghost hunting. Found the ending far fetched.
Haunted
"Haunted" was my first James Herbert novel, and did not disappoint. A classic ghost story: rich in atmosphere and chills that carries the story from start to finish. I don't want to leave any spoilers, but I will say David Ash is a great character, and I'm excited to read more novels with the Ash protagonist.
Haunted
Excellent book,highly recommemded,james herbert is an excellent writer am reading the ghosts of sleath now and after that I will read ash
Haunted
I got this book used for very cheap and it was well worth it and I actually would have paid more for it after having read it. The writing style was a little weird to get used to at first but once I adapted it was a very fast read. I'm usually a bit of a slow reader but I finished this book in under a day. I greatly enjoyed reading it.The main spoiler was way too simple and is easily figured out in the first 100 pages (I had a feeling at first but figured it out for sure during the breakfast scene). But that did not take away from the quality of the book in any way as I had only figured out the general idea and none of the details.The ending is my only complaint. It was too open, too loose, too... unclosed. There needs to be more closure. An afterward set a month later or something, showing how people are doing and what they're doing. As it is I am left floundering, alone and trying to figure out how the book was supposed to end. Because there is no ending. Maybe the last chapter got dropped from publishing and no one noticed? I don't know. I just know I'd have given this book a higher rating and recommendation if there'd been a real ending where I'm told what happens next. Instead of just leaving off where they do.
Haunted
For those looking for thrills, chills, and a traditional haunting, this story is for you. James Herbert is one of my favorite authors of this genre, right along with John Harwood and Peter Straub. This is among his best works and one that I was sorry to see end. I was drawn into the story and glued to the pages, reading this one in one sitting. Highly recommended.