Review of Noodles

[Ikenna John]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Noodles" by Jay W. Gould.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Noodles by Jay W. Gould is a comedic horror-thriller novel that revolves around a town where there is an outbreak of an infection that affects humans and changes them into monsters. The story describes the destruction brought on by the monsters in the town and how the people in the town tried to fight back against the monsters.

The book begins with a couple who are at their home. In the morning, after they wake up, the wife kills the man. Officers are patrolling and notice something different about the family yard and go in to investigate the matter. They see the woman in the house transform into a monster and shoot at her before she can attack them. This causes quite a stir in the town as there has been no murder in the town for a while. The sheriff is investigating the matter just as there is a report of another dead body in the town. This is where the entire plot starts unfolding.

The use of imagery in the novel was well done. The portrayal of the entire novel was exceptionally done, from describing the characters to describing the monsters, to the description of the events and actions that took place in the novel. The entire setting of the story occurred within two days. The setting was efficiently utilized by the author, as it seemed to happen within a linger timeframe but was not. The suspense in the novel started building right from the beginning of the novel to its climax; the use of foreshadowing helped in the build-up of the suspense. The comedic relief was also efficiently utilized by the author, as there was enough comedy to enrich my reading experience but not too much to seem forced and change the mood of the novel. The author rationalized the monsters. It made the story somewhat more realistic as the monsters tried to be grounded in science. The book was also exceptionally well edited because I did not find any errors in it.

The only negative thing I saw in the book is that some of the characters acted irrationally at times. They behaved differently from the way people are meant to act in such situations. It seemed like a way to continue the plot of the book. However, it made the story unbelievable since an average human would make such choices in the face of such situations or danger.

I rate the book a four out of four stars. The book had most of the elements of a suspense novel, from the strong characters to the dilemma, to the high stakes, to the speed of the novel even down to the foreshadowing and the overall atmosphere of the novel. The author did a wonderful job in this book and, as such, deserves all the credit and praise.

I recommend this novel to people who are into horror, suspense, and thriller novels, as the book contains all that and more.

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[Patty Allread]

Thanks for the review. I don't usually read horror stories, but this one sounds intriguing, and I'm curious how the humor works into it. I'm also impressed that all the action takes place in only two days.

[Amy Luman]

Noodles? What an interesting title! I would really like to know how that inserts itself into the story. I am also interested to find out more about a virus that turns good people into monsters. Just the kind of story thatI would like.

[Christopherio]

I like horror movies and books and this seems like a comedy horror. I look forward to it. thanks for the review.

[Lucy Vera]

Horror movies are not for me, but I feel I will find an interest in this. Your review portrays a storyline of the book that is more than fascinating. I would love to read this. Thank you for the review.

[Kennedy NC]

I love any book with suspense and mystery and this horror thriller fits right into that description. I would love to read this as I like the story and I am eager to discover what happens.

[Walter R]

I wonder why the book is titled Noodles. It appears to be a mixture of comedy and horror. This falls into my choice of novels. I would add this to my shelf. Thank you for the review.

[Emmanuella C Arumeze]

This is my kind of novels, a book that is filled with horror and a touch of comedy. Your summary of the book is beautiful. I would really love to read this book right now after going through your review. I commend the author for a job well done.

[Vivian Stones]

This novel seems like an interestig and fun one. The title of the book is also intriguing. I am a lover of horror novels, so I would definitely love to read this book. Also, the beautiful things your review says about the book makes me want to read it right now. Thank you for this well-written review

[Tony Official]

This book seems like an intriguing one. I love horror novels and this one seems like an exciting one because it has the inclusion of comedy. Your review is beautiful. It has a summary and you also stated the positive and negative aspects of the book. I would also love to know why the author titled the book Noodles. Thank you for an exceptional and well structured review.

[José Cortez]

Horror books are not actually my strength. I do not enjoy reading them at all so I may have to pass on this. However, it seems like an amazing thriller with a lot of suspense. I would have loved to know how this story develops.

[Timothee22]

Horror genres are usually avoided by me but one with comedy might seem appealing. Maybe I would check it out. Thanks for the review.