Published: October 2006
Author: James Herbert
Genres: Contemporary Literature, Cults, Fiction, Ghost Fiction, Ghost Thrillers, Ghosts & Hauntings, Horror, Haunted House, Literary, Literature, Mystery, Thriller, Supernatural Horror, Supernatural Thrillers, Supernatural, Suspense, True Crime, War Crime
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Once again, one of the spookiest books I've ever read, and one of the top five contenders for the scariest novels I've ever read. True, I've read scarier stories, but the way this one gets under your skin is a testament to the author Mr. James Herbert’s excellent writing.
The beginning was a little slow, but you're just getting a tour of the place, and the way everything is described is incredible. Later on, you'll understand why everything was basically coded into your brain, and you'll appreciate the slow start, but at the time, you'll be looking for places to hide or, in many cases, attempting to stop reading to look around with Goosebumps all over your body.
Crickley Hall is the name of a mansion that contains everything a haunted house story can offer. The third half of the novel picks up speed, and the ending feels rushed, but I believe this was just the way things unfolded, and it was not intentional. That is, in a nutshell, what the story demanded.
The family that comes to live in this house was a good family who had something tragic happens to them, and that thing will unfold with the story and become intertwined with what is going on in this house.
As with lots of good stories I think it is impossible to tell more about the novel because it will ruin the fun out of reading so just read the book and be scared.
This book was made into a television series, but I've never seen it, so I can't comment on whether it was good or not. Please share your thoughts with us if you've seen the movie and read the book. I'm too busy to watch TV shows or movies right now, but if I do, I'll post my thoughts here, so keep an eye on this page.
Warning: I think its best if you don't start the last half of the book too close to bedtime because I know you won't be able to put it down until it's finished.
This is my 100th book review on this blog and if you actually are reading these words then thank you so much for sticking till this point. I am adding public domain (classic free books) on my blog and you can directly read them in your browser just by clicking the link here: Free Books.
Synopsis:
“The Secret of Crickley Hall is James Herbert’s number one bestseller. It explores the darker, more obtuse territories of evil and the supernatural. With brooding menace and rising tension, he masterfully and relentlessly draws the reader through to the ultimate revelation – one that will stay to chill the mind long after the book has been laid aside.
The Caleighs have had a terrible year . . . They need time and space, while they await the news they dread. Gabe has brought his wife, Eve, and daughters, Loren and Cally, down to Devon, to the peaceful seaside village of Hollow Bay. Perhaps here they can try, as a family, to come to terms with what’s happened to them . . .
Crickley Hall is an unusually large house on the outskirts of the village at the bottom of Devil's Cleave, a massive tree-lined gorge – the stuff of local legend. It's perfect for them, if a bit gloomy. And Chester, their dog, seems really spooked at being away from home. And old houses do make sounds. And it's constantly cold. And even though they shut the cellar door every night, it’s always open again in morning . . .”
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Rating: 95/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.
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