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| Original Title: | The Other |
| ISBN: | 0440167361 (ISBN13: 9780440167365) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Connecticut,1935(United States) |
Thomas Tryon
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 281 pages Rating: 4 | 19472 Users | 667 Reviews
Details Out Of Books The Other
| Title | : | The Other |
| Author | : | Thomas Tryon |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 281 pages |
| Published | : | October 1st 1987 by Dell (first published 1971) |
| Categories | : | Horror. Fiction. Mystery. Gothic. Thriller. Classics |
Interpretation As Books The Other
Entranced and terrified, the reader of The Other is swept up in the life of a Connecticut country town in the thirties—and in the fearful mysteries that slowly darken and overwhelm it.Originally published in 1971, The Other is one of the most influential horror novels ever written. Its impeccable recreation of small-town life and its skillful handling of the theme of personality transference between thirteen-year-old twins led to widespread critical acclaim for the novel, which was successfully filmed from Thomas Tryon's own screenplay.
This edition features original artwork by surrealist artist Harry O. Morris.
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Ratings: 4 From 19472 Users | 667 ReviewsCriticism Out Of Books The Other
Like The Exorcist and Rosemarys Baby, Tryons book is about an evil child, in this case Holland Perry, a literal evil twin living on a remote farm in the summery New England countryside that is coated in sunlight and honey, a rural paradise right out of Ray Bradbury. His twin, Niles, is the good boy, constantly apologizing for Perrys pranks that turn darker, and darker, and then become murderous. Page 196 contains the novels you must read this twist, which has been worn smooth to modern eyes by aI gave up after four pages. I was confused....
If you plan on reading this novel prepare to plow through the first 90% without much enthusiasm. But beware, this novel is like a deadly spider that is slowly lowering itself down from the ceiling toward the back of your neck. By the time you notice it, it's too late, and the scariest part, (other than the fact that it's just bitten you), is that it has been hanging there ALL ALONG, and you had no idea.
Deliciously horrifying and thoroughly entertaining short read. Tryon was good at painting scenes with vivid descriptions and setting atmospheres with his words. The story took place in summer at a small town, and I could almost feel the humid, pressing heat, the distant screams of children, the grass tickling my thighs. He has a way of characterising the people in the story too - Niles and Holland, their unwelcome cousin and his family, their mother wilting away in her room in grief, their
The prose forms and "eyes" are superb- excellent writing skills. The objectives, story line not so much. The character depth in several cases was 4 star, especially Ada.For some reason, at least after the first half this novel was just off putting to me. Twice in different decades I tried to read it and didn't finish. It was the only thing available to read when I was stranded bookless (nearly an impossible situation) so I finished it on my wi-fi less kindle. Just not my cup of tea to begin
!!!!(will write up something tmrw)
Personally, I don't get it. This was supposed to be a great book, one of the classics of horror literature. I'll vote it to be one of the boring books of horror literature. I couldn't finish it. I got halfway and had to dump it. Long prose, no atmosphere, little suspense. Read it if you like but I wouldn't recommend it.
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