James Herbert – The Ghosts of Sleath

The Ghosts of Sleath

TYPE: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

RATING: 8/10

REVIEW:

This was one horror book which I did like. It did give me the creeps at times. The story has been well woven and prefaced with enough intrigue to make things interesting.

Sure, the beginning looks a little drawn out and I was beginning to get bored myself, but as I proceeded to read through, the preface seemed a much needed requirement. It did seem to establish a certain type of aura around the village and gives you a feel for what the place might be with all its wooden houses and rickety doors.

James Herbert – ’48

'48

TYPE: War, Thriller, Mystery

RATING: 8/10

REVIEW:

Most of the times, I am not that fond of war novels (or even war games for that matter), but this one felt a bit different. The start did feel a bit too stretched out and even though I have completed the book, the beginning does give me the same feeling.

Maybe it’s because I read the novel too late, but the storyline keeps reminding me of a movie which does seem to be on similar terms, ‘I Am Legend.’ The stories do not eactly coincide, but maybe the movie did borrow a lot of stuff from the book, like being the lone survivor, having a dog, blowing up cars on the street, and having ready to use cars among other stuff.