Halfway through this. I tried reading it when I was younger and couldn't get into it. It's more interesting now I'm older. Someone in another review compared it to a modernized Jane Eyre; I must agree.

This was not what I was expecting...it was better. Is 14 year old Marjorie schizophrenic or possessed? Or is she faking everything? The story focuses on the reality tv show of Majorie's "exorcism" and its consequences. It is told from her sister Merry's POV: her memories of the events of 15 years ago - when she was only 8; her present day interview with an author; and through her interpretation as a pseudonymous blogger of all things horror.

It's horror - creepy and psychological. In the end one is left with more questions than answers. The reader is left to make their own decion. Definitely worth the read...maybe two.

I came across this book at random last time I went to the library. The synopsis made it sound interesting, but it wasn't as good as I expected. It's not terrible; it's not brilliant. Others' reviews summarize better than I'm able.

I'm about half way through this book. I don't know why I'm still reading. It is one of the most ridiculous books I've ever read. Bram Stoker must be rolling in his grave.

Update: I finished it. The author's afterward explains the ridiculousness somewhat, but not well enough to make up for everything wrong with it.

I picked this up after reading about the film. I was not disappointed. Aciman's writing is, to me, dreamy and poetic. This was beautiful and bittersweet.

Fascinating. I had no idea how difficult life was during the Victorian era. Things we take for granted - bathrooms, central heat and air, household appliances - did not exist as we know them. Historical fiction is so romanticized; the real thing was far from romantic.

An excellent novel but, due to the state of the world at the moment, I found the last quarter of the story depressing.

This book took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Brand is undoubtedly a genius...and mad as a hatter. It was funny, unsettling and heartbreaking at times, and poignant. His writing style is manic as fuck, hence the emotional roller coaster. If you want a glimpse of what makes him tick this will definitely show you.

I thought I'd give this one a shot since I loved Rice's books in high school. I won't say it's terrible, but it wasn't as enthralling to me as her early vampire books. Though, to be honest, Queen of the Damned is the last one I found truly fascinating. This is most likely due to no longer being an angsty, emo teenager though I'm sure changes in Rice's writing style through the years contribute to my lack of interest. Also there are too many characters to keep up with. While there is an appendix listing names and info on each character, it was a pain in the ass to keep flipping back to it.

All in all, if you are a die hard fan of the Vampire Chronicles, you should find this interesting as there is a lot of vampire history involved.