Unaware of the house's history of bloodshed and murder, Katie Rogers, her sister, and her niece and nephew move into the abandoned house in the woods, but Katie soon begins having bizarre dreams--and that is just the beginning. Original.
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
The first half of the book intrigued me - it gives the background of the house and the story of its former inhabitants. I wish the author had spent more time on this. We never get any idea as to why Miss Theodora was involved with the creepy inhabitants of her cellar, or what eventually becomes of her (other than a very cursory description). Instead the story jumps ahead to modern times where a widow decides to buy the house.
The main character's initial visit to the house was well written, even creepy. Few horror authors can accomplish "creepy", and instead resort to gore. I felt that this was the strongest point of the whole book. But the story kind of unravelled from there. It seems as though the author tried to wrap things up in a hurry, and the story suffers.
Bottom line: it's worth reading, there aren't enough good haunted house books out there. I would give it 2 1/2 stars, but was given the choice of 2 or 3.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
J is actually giving us two books in one. the first part is about a mute guy that moves to his aunt's. this guy is definitely the worst part of the tsory. j spends ages trying to make us develop sympathy for the guy. I got it the first time. after wading to his unfortunate fortune, the story finally develops. there is something spooky about the aunt. she is not what she appears to be. what happened to the last guy who worked there and suddenly disappeared? and what is it that the little girl is scared of. i can't give away more, but there's a second part where a family moves in the house. there are some good descriptions here, and despite the mute, there is some suspence too. all in all it works out, though there are some loose threads. i'll give it a weak 3.
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This book is fantastic! It is literally a book that you cannot (and should not) put down. It will have you looking at the shadows in your corners "in a whole new light". I found the book to be very well written, moved at a good pace, frightening and on overall excellent book! I highly recommend it!!
Happy Reading!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
It was ok, but could have been better.
The book was ok. The only real problem I had with it, which is why I gave it 3 stars and not higher , was the lack of explanation of the head mistress Miss Theodora. Read more
Published on April 8 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
WARNING: Don't read this before you go to bed!!!!!
The Haunting by Ruby Jean Jensen is a wonderful book. When i got the book from a friend a year ago, i only read the first chapter, but i was bored one day and descided to finish... Read more
Published on May 20 2001 by Megan Hommel
3.0 out of 5 stars
The backstory was good, but downhill from there...
This book begins with a rather long backstory that held my attention more than the real story did. The characters in the backstory were far more interesting, and it moved along at... Read more
Published on Oct 13 2000
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great first half, then big letdown
The first half of this book is interesting, telling us the story of a mute boy, doomed by his placement with an evil distant relative. Read more
Published on Aug 17 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars
Basic horror
Ruby Jean Jenson captivated my interest from page one in this novel. THE HAUNTING offers a portrait of a house filled with and maintained by evil. Read more
Published on Aug 11 2000 by mellion108
5.0 out of 5 stars
The haunting
I loved it! It was very gripping and suspenseful! It actually made me feel like I was running with the charecters! Like I could hear the eerie hum of the children in her dreams! Read more
Published on July 22 2000 by Jenica Cox
1.0 out of 5 stars
I'm HAUNTED by the fact that THE HAUNTING ever got published
Part one of this novel is quite interesting and contains the horror that the reader is seeking. However, once the characters Katrina, Eddie, and Angie no longer on the scene, the... Read more
Published on July 17 2000
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Idea. Brain Dead Characters.
How many times have you read a novel and found it quite good, except for one fatal flaw? Well, my friends, this was one of those times for me.
This book was okay. Read more
Published on May 27 2000 by FearlessReader
2.0 out of 5 stars
An unoriginal, almost laughable read
I was expecting to be deliciously frightened while reading this book, based on its reviews on amazon. Read more
Published on May 1 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
Creepy, Gothic Horror!
It is unfortunate that this novel has the same title as last summers horror film fiasco. This is a truly creepy, look over your shoulder, late night horror novel. Read more
Published on Mar 31 2000 by Eric L. Hoheisel
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