Reviewed by thepunktheory on
Ira Levin certainly created a classic in terms of horror literature. I can see how groundbreaking and shocking it must haven been when it was published in 1967. Today almost everybody knows the story, so there's not that much a plot twist left to discover, but back in the day it surely was unexpected. I enjoyed the way he builds up the characters, making their every move feel relatable. Despite the many years that have passed and a few things simply not being familiar, I could still lose myself in the story. Moreover, Levin is very subtle about all the horror, that's what makes it even creepier. Instead of being very in your face all the time, the little hints, the not knowing is what makes your skin crawl.
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- 16 June, 2018: Finished reading
- 16 June, 2018: Reviewed