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The Sorrows
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bookshelves: 2020, horror, mystery, supernatural, hoopla, library, favorites
Dec 06, 2020
bookshelves: 2020, horror, mystery, supernatural, hoopla, library, favorites
5+ stars
Terrifying, disturbing, twisted, gory, and EXCELLENT!
In fantasy novels you often hear the term "world-building" and many will base part of their enjoyment of the book on how well the author does this. For The Sorrows, I am going to use the phrase "Haunted House Building", and Janz does it perfectly. I just love what he has done here is creating a creepy castle on a creepy island and all of the related creepy lore. If you love a good haunted house story, look no further.
There area few things I could be nit-picky about. At times things are coincidental and convenient. Maybe it is a little obvious that something happens just to keep the plot moving. But, at no point did these things distract to the point of lessening my enjoyment.
One plot hole that kind of bugged me (view spoiler). Oh well, it was not big enough of a deal to ruin the plot or my enjoyment.
If you like your horror a bit demented, and your suspense intense (this book did not let up AT ALL during the last 1/3) then you have to try The Sorrows. This is my second Janz book and after having great experiences with both I am surprised he is not yet more widely known among horror readers.
Terrifying, disturbing, twisted, gory, and EXCELLENT!
In fantasy novels you often hear the term "world-building" and many will base part of their enjoyment of the book on how well the author does this. For The Sorrows, I am going to use the phrase "Haunted House Building", and Janz does it perfectly. I just love what he has done here is creating a creepy castle on a creepy island and all of the related creepy lore. If you love a good haunted house story, look no further.
There area few things I could be nit-picky about. At times things are coincidental and convenient. Maybe it is a little obvious that something happens just to keep the plot moving. But, at no point did these things distract to the point of lessening my enjoyment.
One plot hole that kind of bugged me (view spoiler). Oh well, it was not big enough of a deal to ruin the plot or my enjoyment.
If you like your horror a bit demented, and your suspense intense (this book did not let up AT ALL during the last 1/3) then you have to try The Sorrows. This is my second Janz book and after having great experiences with both I am surprised he is not yet more widely known among horror readers.
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December 1, 2020
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December 1, 2020
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December 1, 2020
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2020
December 1, 2020
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horror
December 1, 2020
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mystery
December 1, 2020
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supernatural
December 1, 2020
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hoopla
December 1, 2020
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library
December 5, 2020
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December 6, 2020
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Dec 06, 2020 10:16AM
I enjoyed that one too. hes a pretty good indie author
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Sounds like my kind of book! Nice review, Matthew.
Amber wrote: "I enjoyed that one too. hes a pretty good indie author"That is awesome that you loved it, too, Amber! It is so nice to find great indie authors.
Regina wrote: "Sounds like my kind of book! Nice review, Matthew."Thanks, Regina! I hope you try and enjoy - I was pleasantly surprised! 😃
Well Matthew. I saw this on the feed being suggested and thought, do I read it between scared fingers 😳. So I added it to my list. Hadn't heard of Jonathan Janz, but willing to try. In the light of day 🤪
Angel wrote: "Well Matthew. I saw this on the feed being suggested and thought, do I read it between scared fingers 😳. So I added it to my list. Hadn't heard of Jonathan Janz, but willing to try. In the light of..."Excellent! I am glad sending the recs out brought this one to your attention. It probably is not a horror story for everyone, but if you enjoy a good, twisted, and disturbing tale, this one is worth your time. If you try it, enjoy!
I have only had success with Janz so far. I hope it continues!
