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4.0 out of 5 stars Darn you, Laymon!, Jun 25 2004

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gothic cowgirl (NorCal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Night in the Lonesome October (Mass Market Paperback)

Thanks a lot, Dick. The last time I stayed up all night reading a novel from beginning to end I was nine years old and discovering Stephen King by way of "Christine." So last night I was up until four in the morning so I could finish this book, Night in the Lonesome October, and now I have to work a full day on a couple hours' sleep! While I didn't learn any pithy lessons from it, it sure was a page-turner. A good, fast, fun read. Standard but reliable Laymon. Not recommended for those wanting to get a full night's sleep.

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1.0 out of 5 stars A Promising First Chapter. . . but, April 1 2004

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Naoma Foreman (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Night in the Lonesome October (Hardcover)

I read this book (almost did not finish it even when I had only 50 pages left) because of some great reviews. It starts out by having a scary setting, but deteriorated, page by page, into silliness and stupidity. I would not recommend wasting time reading this book. Watch TV, take a walk, do anything but read this book. Time waster.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Laymon, Jan 18 2004

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paul mason "dedarkone" (Barrie On) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Night in the Lonesome October (Mass Market Paperback)

Ed Logan recieves a "dear John" letter from Holly. What do people often do if they recieve letters dumping them, and breaking their hearts? Especially if they are young sensitive English majors like Logan? Well go for a walk of course. Except in a Richard Laymon novel lots of nasty people/things await in the dark, even in a Univeristy town such as Wilmington. Luckily Logan's October is less lonesome thanks to nubile young ladies such as Casey (the mysterious woman he follows,) and Elaine (mutual friend of his and Holly's). Unfortunately there are evil trolls and people in the dark October night as well as nubile young women.
This story is classic Laymon and contains all the ingredients of some of his best novels: Sensuality/sexuality by the truckload, high quoatiant of suspense and terror, and likable characters.
As with some of his best work there is a degree of ambigouity as to the true nature(supernatural) of the evil in this tale. Laymon aptly demonstrates that humans can be as souless and cruel as any troll or vampire. Laymon again plots his novel with a fast pace, making me at least wish I hadn't finished it as quickly as I did.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Night In Lonesome October
I thought this was a bit tame for a Laymon book. There was no real gore just a very odd tale to be told. Read more

Published on Nov 30 2003 by R. Boisen

5.0 out of 5 stars When you need a change of pace
If you feel overwhelmed because you read tons of typical horror novels, that make out the whole world to be a scary place, I recommend this R.Laymond novel. Read more

Published on Sep 30 2003 by b b