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Nathaniel (Mass Market Paperback)

by John Saul (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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John Saul returns to familiar territory with this supernatural tale about a boy possessed by the spirit of a long-dead child. When her husband is accidentally killed on his father's farm, Ann Hall moves to Nebraska with her young son, Michael, to be with her in-laws. Deciding to remain in Prairie Bend, Ann soon begins to regret her decision when it looks as if her son is connected to a series of gruesome murders. Reader Laural Merlington does very well with voices, easily switching from young to elderly and from male to female. Her reading helps build suspense in a satisfying contemporary thriller. J.L.C. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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For a hundred years, the people of Prairie Bend have whispered Nathaniel's name in wonder and fear.  Some say he is a folktale, created to frighten children on cold winter nights.  Some swear he is a terrifying spirit retumed to avenge the past.  But soon . . . very soon . . . some will learn that Nathaniel lives still--that he is darkly, horrifyingly real.  Nathaniel--he is the voice that calls to young Michael Hall across the prairie night . . . the voice that draws the boy into the shadowy depths of the old, crumbling, forbidden barn . . . that chanting, compelling voice he will follow faithfully beyond the edge of terror.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars What a Mess, Dec 30 2001
By A Customer
Nathaniel is one of the worst horror books I've ever read. The plot is great. The execution is terrible. Michael Hall is an annoying kid, and since he's the main character, the one we are suppose to fear for and identify with that'a flaw. He's supposed to be a preteen but reacts and behaves like a little boy. The womenfolk in this book are all ineffectual victims. There's suo much oddness and death in this town it's ludicrous that the cops and a possee of social workers don't make an appearance. The single most interesting character, including Nathaniel is Amos the grim grandfather who was not above killing to fulfill his vision of how things ought to be and he's one of the bad guys. This book was an all around dissappointment that has put me off Sual's books for good.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Well written and gloriously unspectacular., May 1 2000
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I suppose what makes a horror novel successful, above all other criteria, is the degree of suspense felt by the reader; this, of course, varies from person to person. Nathaniel was virtually free of suspense: most of the scenarios that Saul tosses at us are suspense of the cliffhanger variety. That is to say that although there is suspense by virtue of the situation, the reader more or less expects the outcome of each and every situation. This applies to all elements comprising the conclusion as well. It simply isn't a very good book where the story is concerned. But, in order to balance out the review, the writing skill must be mentioned. John Saul can, in short, tell an unenthralling story incredibly well. The details are drawn out to the very last strand of hair, the pace of the story varies incredibly well and, most importantly, Saul keeps a consistent third person tone. Unheard of! If only the story had been better.
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3.0 out of 5 stars GOOD ... BUT NOT WHAT I EXPECTED ..., April 20 1999
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At first glance, Nathaniel appears to be a good scary ghost story. However, it comes down to being a first-class soap opera in which the main character is manipulated by a relative with psychic powers. There doesn't even appear to be a hint of the supernatural about this story as the synopsis would have you believe. The characterization is good and are well-developed, but instead of a flowing storyline, the book gets entrapped in a complex maze of family history. The ending didn't pack the punch of other Saul novels --- only showed the viscious circle of life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A "HAUNTING" NARRATION
Mix yourself a toddy, curl up in front of a fire, and prepare to hear a chilling, spine tingling tale. Read more
Published on April 7 2004 by Gail Cooke

5.0 out of 5 stars A "HAUNTING" NARRATION
Mix yourself a toddy, curl up in front of a fire, and prepare to hear a chilling, spine tingling tale. Read more
Published on April 7 2004 by Gail Cooke

4.0 out of 5 stars Very creepy book with an outstanding setting
characters were great, setting was especially creepy, and the entire book's body was well put together. I've met John Saul once and he seems as mysterious as his books. Read more
Published on Aug 19 2003 by M. Nation

4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful and surprisingly complex
My opinion of this novel vacillated somewhat as I read it, but John Saul pretty much won me over in the end. Read more
Published on Sep 29 2002 by Daniel Jolley

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!
This was the first Saul novel I've read and I'm ready for more. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. It was so good - I read it in one sitting. Read more
Published on April 8 2002 by 2mal

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Page Turner
This is one of his best works!!!I love this book so much I'm going to have to read it again!! The way John Saul writes you can actually feel like your in the story. Read more
Published on Sep 26 2001 by maria aldrich

5.0 out of 5 stars John Saul is the master of suspense
John Saul has done it again I have read just about every book ever written by Saul and I think he is in a league with King! Read more
Published on Jul 11 2001 by Athenajackson

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST!!!!!!
I HAVE EVERY ONE OF JOHN SAULS BOOKS AND I HAVE READ EVERY ONE A THOUSAND TIMES. NATHANIEL IS MY FAVORITE ONE. I LOVE SAUL. Read more
Published on April 24 2001 by CARRIE

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
I was so excited to finally read a great ghost story! The way Saul introduces so many characters and themes and just ties them together at the end is truly awesome. Read more
Published on Mar 22 2000 by Claire

5.0 out of 5 stars MY FAVORITE
I RECENTLY FINISHED THIS ONE, AGAIN. MY MOTHER PICKED THIS BOOK UP ON A LONELY TRAIN RIDE FROM NEW ORLEANS TO RICHMOND SOME YEARS BACK AND PASSED IT ON TO ME. Read more
Published on Oct 31 1999

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