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Asylum eBook Erik Lynd

This is exactly the kind of horror I like--a creepy premise (what if schizophrenics hear real voices?), supernatural forces battling on our plane of existence, and not too much gore. This was an impulse buy for me based on the sample, and the quality held steady throughout the book.

My favorite part of this book was the setting. An old asylum may seem a little cliched for a horror novel, but it was done very well. I loved the juxtaposition of brighter, happy rooms above and dark, evil rooms below. In fact, the promise of following a mentally disturbed child into an old-fashioned asylum was what sold me on the book.

The main character, Andy, was interesting, suitably traumatized yet heroic, but my favorite characters were the villains. Dr. Amoroth set the tone for the novel, the crazy cutter in the basement pushed the creep factor up several notches, and then the hate-filled creature with shadow claws and killing eyes entered the picture. Between the characters and the setting, I could imagine this becoming a successful supernatural horror movie.

There were several aspects of the book I didn't care for. The prologue confused me. Even after I made the connection to main storyline, I felt it wasn't necessary to the book. Several plot threads were left hanging: the mysterious taxi driver, David's crumbling marriage, and Andy's brother's existence were all left unresolved and unexplained. The plot point about the children's fingers made no sense to me, because they never seemed to play a role other than as a "scary" discovery. Several other things near the end bothered me, but I'll avoid spoilers and not go into detail.

From an editing perspective, I didn't notice much. I saw a few grammatical and spelling errors but not enough to interrupt my reading. More often I noticed repetitive or awkward sentences. The style and voice were mostly consistent and easy to read though, so I don't feel this was a major detraction from the work.

Overall, I think the novel was worth the money. The beginning hooked me, the pace kept me up late reading, and the imagery was well done. If you're looking for a fun, spooky read around Halloween, I recommend this one.


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Asylum eBook Erik Lynd Reviews

This story definately wasn't what I was anticipating! It began in one way, then twisted into a completely different way, only to totally twist once more! Practically psychedelic! Awesome!
You will be pulled into the story the moment you begin reading. I couldn't put it down and I loved all of the characters!
The beginning has real potential. Interesting and mysterious characters are introduced and the story makes for a real page-turner. However, as the plot unfolds, it takes a turn for the worse as the chapter changes become increasingly erratic, always leaving the reader suspended and later, as not so unexpected "twists" are revealed. The biggest disappointment is the seemingly half-hearted ending that fails to answer a few questions and doesn't feel finished.
If I were to recommend this to any audience, it would be for young teens.
Up until now, I wouldn't describe myself as a fan of dark fantasy or horror...I felt I wanted to read the book since my niece's husband wrote it. What I can say about that is that I forgot he was the author by the time I was just a few pages into the book. The character development is strong, the plot is interesting and plays out well, and I got to the point where I had to force myself to put the book down and go to bed. I finished it the next day...it definitely got my attention! I recommend this book if you enjoy dark fantasy, and I recommend the author, as well. I feel confident we'll see more good material from him. I say that not because he's in my family; I say it because he's a talented writer. Buy the book...you'll see what I mean!
Plot/Storyline 3 3/4 Stars

The plot put me in mind of books by John Saul, with its troubled teen and general misery among kids. Like many of Saul's novels, this one has a teen protagonist, but plenty of material to keep adults interested.

The novel opened with an interesting prologue. It was a bit confusing, though, as the first chapter introduced the main character, Andrew, who was not in the prologue. As a matter of fact, I had to force myself to completely forget about the prologue and just enjoy the "new" story. Fortunately, the first chapter was almost as gripping as the prologue, definitely making me want to read more.

Andrew's story unfolded slowly, but at a decent pace that avoided "anticipation frustration." A few good flashbacks took care of the history. There were sections from the point of view of his "friendly psychiatrist" that blended well.

Certain portions built suspense way too slowly. One particular scene involved the psychiatrist; it got to the point that I didn't care if he died or what, as long as the storyline picked up.

While the book explained what was going on with all the creepy happenings in the mental institution, I found it lacking when it came to how it all began in `our world.' There were also some questions involving birth vs. creation vs. possession. I can't explain more than that without spoilers.

Character Development 3 3/4 Stars

Andrew was a very interesting character. I definitely enjoyed him more in the beginning than the end, though. In the last quarter of the book, his actions and character just went too far out for my taste.

I would have really liked to have known more about his feelings regarding his parents and their uncaring attitudes toward him. Sure, he explained that his dad didn't like him, but he didn't offer reasons why or tell how he felt about it. I learned that his mother stayed doped on Valium, but again, I had no idea how he really felt about that, angry or hurt or indifferent. It was also never explained if their feelings toward Andrew stemmed from his illness or if they had always been that way.

Andrew's psychiatrist friend was my favorite character. He was a terrific side character with a deep history of his own.

Writing Style 4 Stars

There were some point of view issues, which is one of my personal pet peeves. To break it down While the book was told from various viewpoints, sometimes the narration would include things the character couldn't know or see.

There was a bit too much telling as opposed to showing. It wasn't overpowering, but it did give me the feeling I was being "talked down to" at times.
This is exactly the kind of horror I like--a creepy premise (what if schizophrenics hear real voices?), supernatural forces battling on our plane of existence, and not too much gore. This was an impulse buy for me based on the sample, and the quality held steady throughout the book.

My favorite part of this book was the setting. An old asylum may seem a little cliched for a horror novel, but it was done very well. I loved the juxtaposition of brighter, happy rooms above and dark, evil rooms below. In fact, the promise of following a mentally disturbed child into an old-fashioned asylum was what sold me on the book.

The main character, Andy, was interesting, suitably traumatized yet heroic, but my favorite characters were the villains. Dr. Amoroth set the tone for the novel, the crazy cutter in the basement pushed the creep factor up several notches, and then the hate-filled creature with shadow claws and killing eyes entered the picture. Between the characters and the setting, I could imagine this becoming a successful supernatural horror movie.

There were several aspects of the book I didn't care for. The prologue confused me. Even after I made the connection to main storyline, I felt it wasn't necessary to the book. Several plot threads were left hanging the mysterious taxi driver, David's crumbling marriage, and Andy's brother's existence were all left unresolved and unexplained. The plot point about the children's fingers made no sense to me, because they never seemed to play a role other than as a "scary" discovery. Several other things near the end bothered me, but I'll avoid spoilers and not go into detail.

From an editing perspective, I didn't notice much. I saw a few grammatical and spelling errors but not enough to interrupt my reading. More often I noticed repetitive or awkward sentences. The style and voice were mostly consistent and easy to read though, so I don't feel this was a major detraction from the work.

Overall, I think the novel was worth the money. The beginning hooked me, the pace kept me up late reading, and the imagery was well done. If you're looking for a fun, spooky read around Halloween, I recommend this one.