Helpful Score: 1
Admittedly I drank too much wine before starting this book, but I have no idea what happened it in.
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw is reminiscent of the Japanese Horror, Ju-on. There is an otherworldly presence that wants to take hold and not let go. The characters in Khaw's story, much like Ju-on, find themselves in an abandoned house/ mansion that is not exactly vacant. There is something sinister still living within the building walls, a living breathing force waiting to take hold and control any who enter. This is what I love about ghost stories; you can have something that terrifies you without having to see it or know what you are experiencing. The author can show you the characters' feelings and give off a certain vibe of the room to make you realize something is not right.
Khaw does all this with Nothing But Blackened Teeth with the house's vibe, the visions appearing within, and the creepiness that crawls over your skin on every page you read. I couldn't stop reading this story; I wanted more. It was almost like a drug needing another hit of horror. I am an avid horror buff and love Japanese horror, so to read a story that brings to life that entire genre with such completeness on the written page and do it so well is just pure bliss for me as a reader.
I am keeping this review as spoiler-free as possible, so I will say that if you love horror and have a love for Japanese horror, this is guaranteed to be a perfect read for you. You will not be disappointed and might have a few nightmares after reading this; I know I did.
Khaw does all this with Nothing But Blackened Teeth with the house's vibe, the visions appearing within, and the creepiness that crawls over your skin on every page you read. I couldn't stop reading this story; I wanted more. It was almost like a drug needing another hit of horror. I am an avid horror buff and love Japanese horror, so to read a story that brings to life that entire genre with such completeness on the written page and do it so well is just pure bliss for me as a reader.
I am keeping this review as spoiler-free as possible, so I will say that if you love horror and have a love for Japanese horror, this is guaranteed to be a perfect read for you. You will not be disappointed and might have a few nightmares after reading this; I know I did.
