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Imaginative and felt believable

Revisado: 08-31-23

Great story. Second read from this author I discovered recently. Original and chilling moments of horror in this book

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The most original vampire story I’ve read. And horror as well

Revisado: 08-10-23

The originality of thought and plot makes what could be a tired familiar narrative of good and evil something new and amazing. Sinister. Believable and how these vampires seduce their prey is so insidious. Cannot say enough. A lesson that no genre or art form is ever truly exhausted of potential. If I could find a ghost story that took such a blue sky approach in horror I’d die happy.

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Fantastic story always something unexpected

Revisado: 05-02-23

The story feels grounded in real science or scientific conjecture but with a scale and imagination that is familiar with the possibilities of vast space. While there were a few too many cute jokes made by the protagonist in his cute observations of his experience, which got tiresome, the story became more enthralling as it went on. Truly close to the genius of Arthur C Clark and his astonishing imaginings. This was a fantastic book

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A brilliant and ffrightening story

Revisado: 10-25-22

The dangers that threaten the characters are so unique I was struck by some of the experiences in a genuinely creepy way. And the characters are developed. A rich scary story. I’m on to the sequel or at least this authors second available book.

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Seriously a great and scary story

Revisado: 10-14-22

I search in vain for truly imaginative and frightening stories and many books are shallow in character and obvious in plot. This breaks all expectations all the way to the last sentence. I love this special and frighten original story

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Interesting premise pointless monologues

Revisado: 10-13-21

Editing is a friend of the story teller. Dragging it out may be delightful for the author. But have mercy on the rest of us.
Not sure why this was set in the future or alternate world but ok. I enjoy this writer very much but here his worst traits come out. Endless soliloquies by wicked characters or descriptions of circumstances which draw out the story for no benefit. In this desperate race everyone sure has a lot of time to muse about everything under the sun to each other. I hurt about as much as the dad from enduring so much blather.

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Great narration. And fluid rich writing

Revisado: 11-23-15

This book flows over the large history of England with a concise efficiency that is infused with humor of insight and a touch of irreverence. An engaging read that flows full of story and information. It flows wonderfully. I noticed I. This volume not much attention is given to Edward the fifth's conquest of France which seems a significant moment if only for the contention it would cause between the kingdoms especially in the Tudor era. But Simon spends the space discussing the religious conflicts caused by Henry the eighths fancies. And this is appreciated.

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Rich story of this incredible figure of history

Revisado: 04-29-15

A very rich story of Red Cloud and his world. Evokes the view of the world through this man's eyes, which included acts of bravery and manliness that are not reconcile to western white eyes, savage and cruel. But the author writes in such a way as to not judge or condescend, merely to describe life as the Sioux viewed it. One gets sympathy for both sides of the conflict. I have had the privilege of going to Fort Phil Kearney, and to have visited Res Cloud's grave. I wish I had this book when I made my pilgrimage.

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The Master of Horror spews more drivel

Revisado: 05-21-13

Art imitates life as the story was as painful as the walk described in the book. the main character weak, the reason he undertook this walk, unclear. And the endless waxing of life, love and regrets during this grueling challenge by each insipid character, coupled with defiant gestures of tedious predictability, make me wonder why S. King was so enthralled with his own journey, writing under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. This reads just as lamely as some of his other tomes, that try to capture what is his greatest earlier talent: strong and surreal experiences, interwoven with the earthy lives of people, feeling their own fragility, and limits of knowledge. See: Salems Lot, the Shining, the Body.

Same old S, different name. For my money S.King and Richard Bachman should both go jump in a lake, with a copy of this book shoved down their pants.

i did appreciate how the narrator read the story, and the germ of the concept intrigued me as well. But i sure wished I walked on by.

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Great and profound story, enjoyable and thrilling

Revisado: 11-10-12

If you could sum up Sterling Point Books in three words, what would they be?

powerful, funny, engaging

What was one of the most memorable moments of Sterling Point Books?

the stories that described the discovery of the gold, and the ones describing the end of the dream for so many.

What does Andy Caploe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice has a great gravity to it, as well as humor

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

can't say.

Any additional comments?

I found out about Berton thru his illustrated book on the Klondike, full of amazing pictures. an incredible collection. His narrative is just as evocative.

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