Horror/Mystery/Thriller Genre

**Ophelia** · 11-09-2007, 09:26 AM

The last 5 books I've read have been part of this genre because one of my little book blogging friends issues a challenge to readers in October to read at least 4 spooky books to get in the Halloween spirit.

So here is my list and comments:

The Haunting of Hill House - Shirley Jackson - Very good, more psychological than "boo" type scary. Shirley Jackson wrote The Lottery which was one of the freakiest stories I ever had as required reading in school. Check it out.

Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman - I don't typically like fantasy/science fiction stuff, but this book was very good, an enjoyable read.

The House Next Door - Anne Rivers Siddon - mass market type fiction. good but like cotton candy.

In the Woods - Jana French - First novel, a murder/suspense. Very good actually, well written, nice depth excellent character construction. Didn't end well though.

Various Haunts of Old Men - Susan Hill - blah..

**MissyO** · 11-09-2007, 09:09 PM

Thank you very much for the book reviews, Op. You're a legend.
Sounds like a fun idea, but I'm not really a horror fan. It just does nothin for me, I'm afraid.

**Sk8er gurl** · 11-12-2007, 09:55 AM

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Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman - I don't typically like fantasy/science fiction stuff, but this book was very good, an enjoyable read.

Neil Gaiman is awesome.

**MissyO** · 11-12-2007, 02:17 PM

^ Its a Gurl appearance! Welcome baby.

11-09-2007, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ophelia JOHO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Joshtopia Posts: 7,011 My Profile	Horror/Mystery/Thriller Genre The last 5 books I've read have been part of this genre because one of my little book blogging friends issues a challenge to readers in October to read at least 4 spooky books to get in the Halloween spirit. So here is my list and comments: The Haunting of Hill House - Shirley Jackson - Very good, more psychological than "boo" type scary. Shirley Jackson wrote The Lottery which was one of the freakiest stories I ever had as required reading in school. Check it out. Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman - I don't typically like fantasy/science fiction stuff, but this book was very good, an enjoyable read. The House Next Door - Anne Rivers Siddon - mass market type fiction. good but like cotton candy. In the Woods - Jana French - First novel, a murder/suspense. Very good actually, well written, nice depth excellent character construction. Didn't end well though. Various Haunts of Old Men - Susan Hill - blah..

11-09-2007, 09:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
MissyO Perennially Disgruntled Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,106 My Profile	Thank you very much for the book reviews, Op. You're a legend. Sounds like a fun idea, but I'm not really a horror fan. It just does nothin for me, I'm afraid. Last edited by MissyO : 11-09-2007 at 09:10 PM.

11-12-2007, 02:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
MissyO Perennially Disgruntled Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,106 My Profile	^ Its a Gurl appearance! Welcome baby.

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