The Association [Mass Market Paperback]

Although this author is one of the best writers in the horror genre, this is not one his best books. It is so over the top, and the characters so stupid, as to be laughable. Still, the book has certain entertainment value, if one is willing to overlook some of its anomalies. It certainly does not lack for the grotesque and is definitely not for the squeamish. The storyline is somewhat reminiscent of that found in another of the author's books, "The Resort", only there the author succeeds in pulling it off.

Here, the author takes on a home association. The main characters, Barry and Maureen, a seemingly happily married couple, move into an exclusive gated community in Utah called Bonita Vista. They are initially thrilled with the good buy that they got, as their new home exceeds their expectations for what they could afford to pay. They soon find out, however, that there is a home association that they are required to join.

Initially reluctant to join the association, Barry and Maureen are soon shown the error of their ways. It becomes clear that the home owners association runs Bonita Vista as if it were Devil's Island and all the homeowners are but its prisoners. Those who do not conform to the rules and regulations of the association soon find themselves in a whole lot of trouble. The penalties for any infractions are horrific and often grotesque.

Those who are fans of Bentley Little will get some enjoyment from this book. Those who are not familiar with this author would be better off starting with one of his other books. A good place to begin would be with "The Collection", "The House", "The Walking", or "The Resort".

This was the first Bentley Little novel that I have read. The book has a far fetched plot with so many association by laws that will make you laugh. The book is NOT scary. The read is not bad (It moves quick) but to be honest there is really no point to the book. I finished the novel because I was curious of how it ended. If your looking for a book that is funny and the plot is off the wall then pick this up.

This is the second Bentley Little book I have read. The first was The Store, wich was a bad book. This book though I thought was much worse. I decided to give this author a shot, and maybe some of his stuff is good, but going by The Store and this book I will never read anything by him again. This book is ridiculous from beginning. The premise is laughable. The characters are annoying. I wanted Barry and his wife to die in the worst way possible, especially Barry! The lead character could not have been more unlikable.

Little comes up with situations that are so over the top and he always has the characters behave in an unbelievable manner. The story has no credibiblity because the story reads like a bad episode of the twilight Zone.

I think Little may have some fun books, but the 2 I have read are horrible so I am done with reading Bentley Little.

I am waring you, this book is a big waste of time and money