Review of Demon Freaks
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Review of Demon Freaks
[Following is a volunteer review of "Demon Freaks" by J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison.]
Different cultures have various ways of perceiving the paranormal activities surrounding their lives. The African communities of West Africa and the Caribbean believe in voodoo dolls and spirits to control people’s actions and fates. On Halloween, children dress up as vampires, witches, and werewolves: beings in the Transylvanian community sound too real to imagine. I am scared stiff of ghosts and demons; not that I think they are real, but their depictions in horror movies and books can make a man doubt his bravery. For that reason, I have outlawed horror themes in my household.
The Slaughter twins are not your average kind of identical twins; they hardly resemble each other in terms of body shape, resolve, and personality. The only thing they have in common is their band and music, which is somewhat unorthodox. Moreover, they are at great risk of being expelled from school for a prank on their teacher, Mr. Brom. Things get a bit awkward and scary when a disheveled Brom appears at their band practice one night, mumbling incoherently, wielding a dagger threatening to kill them. To make matters worse, the dagger is possessed and is being hunted down by two rival cults; promising utter destruction for those who stand in their way. Did I forget to mention that they also have to sit their SATs first thing in the morning to determine their future?
Demon Freaks by J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison is a fast-paced, action-packed read full of mystery that invites the reader into a world of mystery and intrigue. At first, I felt a little intimidated as I read the book, but as the story unfolded, it turns out to be as entertaining as ever. The use of the third person point of view gives the reader insight into each character’s mind, at a particular moment and situation. The shift in situation and views enables the reader to have a wider scope of things and helps them relate one situation to another without getting confused. The book contains a lot of humor, which is a therapeutic way that takes away from the horrific events in the book. The description and imagery in the book are highly fascinating; though I am not sure, seeing someone being mauled is a good thing.
The author has an interesting technique in which he gives twists and turns to the reader, that you hardly have time to register what has happened. This method makes the book fast-paced and upbeat; making it more and more intriguing. The book has no negative aspect to it. It appears to be exceptionally well-edited, as I came across no errors. Despite having school-going children as characters, the book has some profanity within. However, that does not deter me from awarding this book four out of four stars.
This book is recommended for an audience of mature teens and adults due to the graphic and somewhat morbid delivery of the story. Nevertheless, Demon Freaks is an entertaining read, fit for any place and time of the day.
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Demon Freaks
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Different cultures have various ways of perceiving the paranormal activities surrounding their lives. The African communities of West Africa and the Caribbean believe in voodoo dolls and spirits to control people’s actions and fates. On Halloween, children dress up as vampires, witches, and werewolves: beings in the Transylvanian community sound too real to imagine. I am scared stiff of ghosts and demons; not that I think they are real, but their depictions in horror movies and books can make a man doubt his bravery. For that reason, I have outlawed horror themes in my household.
The Slaughter twins are not your average kind of identical twins; they hardly resemble each other in terms of body shape, resolve, and personality. The only thing they have in common is their band and music, which is somewhat unorthodox. Moreover, they are at great risk of being expelled from school for a prank on their teacher, Mr. Brom. Things get a bit awkward and scary when a disheveled Brom appears at their band practice one night, mumbling incoherently, wielding a dagger threatening to kill them. To make matters worse, the dagger is possessed and is being hunted down by two rival cults; promising utter destruction for those who stand in their way. Did I forget to mention that they also have to sit their SATs first thing in the morning to determine their future?
Demon Freaks by J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison is a fast-paced, action-packed read full of mystery that invites the reader into a world of mystery and intrigue. At first, I felt a little intimidated as I read the book, but as the story unfolded, it turns out to be as entertaining as ever. The use of the third person point of view gives the reader insight into each character’s mind, at a particular moment and situation. The shift in situation and views enables the reader to have a wider scope of things and helps them relate one situation to another without getting confused. The book contains a lot of humor, which is a therapeutic way that takes away from the horrific events in the book. The description and imagery in the book are highly fascinating; though I am not sure, seeing someone being mauled is a good thing.
The author has an interesting technique in which he gives twists and turns to the reader, that you hardly have time to register what has happened. This method makes the book fast-paced and upbeat; making it more and more intriguing. The book has no negative aspect to it. It appears to be exceptionally well-edited, as I came across no errors. Despite having school-going children as characters, the book has some profanity within. However, that does not deter me from awarding this book four out of four stars.
This book is recommended for an audience of mature teens and adults due to the graphic and somewhat morbid delivery of the story. Nevertheless, Demon Freaks is an entertaining read, fit for any place and time of the day.
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Demon Freaks
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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