Helpful Score: 2
This book is simultaneously compelling and annoying as hell. The premise has potential, and I kept reading because I really wanted to know the answer to the mystery. Unfortunately, once it's revealed, it's silly and only halfway explained (presumably leaving the rest of the explanation for the sequel).
But the worst part is the CHARACTERS. They're so erratic, never telling each other the truth, constantly bickering and second-guessing each other. Imagine if Harry, Ron, and Hermione did nothing but lie to each other and argue, and you'll have the three main characters in this book. And everything they do is straight out of a horror movie. "What's the stupidest thing we could possibly do?" "Go downstairs to meet a psychotic serial killer all on our own without telling anybody?" "Good idea! Let's go!!"
I wanted to smack them all so many times.
My advice: skip it.
But the worst part is the CHARACTERS. They're so erratic, never telling each other the truth, constantly bickering and second-guessing each other. Imagine if Harry, Ron, and Hermione did nothing but lie to each other and argue, and you'll have the three main characters in this book. And everything they do is straight out of a horror movie. "What's the stupidest thing we could possibly do?" "Go downstairs to meet a psychotic serial killer all on our own without telling anybody?" "Good idea! Let's go!!"
I wanted to smack them all so many times.
My advice: skip it.
Helpful Score: 2
A quick read is exactly what Asylum was for me. The writing flowed. It's a bit reminiscent of R.L. Stine for us 90's kids. It's creepy, not Stephen King scary. Creepy enough for this (almost) 29 year old to jump at night when I hear my stairs creak!
The main character of the story is Daniel Crawford; a typical teenager dealing with the usual adolescent tribulations of fitting in, making friends, and the occasional break out. The setting: New Hampshire College Summer Prep school hosted at Brookline; a retired mental health facility and historical site. Perfect place for college prep, right? Dan's inner dialogues usually consist of wondering if he'll make friends. Upon arrival, he meets his roomate, Felix, and finds an old photograph in his desk. It's a man with his eyes scribbled out. Felix immediately tells Dan that an office in the closed off section is unlocked, and would be an awesome place to explore. Dun dun dun!
To read the full review, please visit my blog at:
https://quitterstrip.wordpress.com/2016/08/10/how-do-you-kill-a-hydra/
The main character of the story is Daniel Crawford; a typical teenager dealing with the usual adolescent tribulations of fitting in, making friends, and the occasional break out. The setting: New Hampshire College Summer Prep school hosted at Brookline; a retired mental health facility and historical site. Perfect place for college prep, right? Dan's inner dialogues usually consist of wondering if he'll make friends. Upon arrival, he meets his roomate, Felix, and finds an old photograph in his desk. It's a man with his eyes scribbled out. Felix immediately tells Dan that an office in the closed off section is unlocked, and would be an awesome place to explore. Dun dun dun!
To read the full review, please visit my blog at:
https://quitterstrip.wordpress.com/2016/08/10/how-do-you-kill-a-hydra/
