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The Unloved
  

The Unloved (Hardcover)

de John Saul (Author)
4.2étoiles sur 5  Voir tous les commentaires (16 évaluations de client)

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The Devereaux mansion basks in splendid isolation on its island off the South Carolina coast, ruled by the "invalid," hateful matriarch of the Devereaux family. Then, suddenly, horribly, Mother dies inside the locked nursery, and all the secrets of the once-proud family emerge to wrap their evil around the unsuspecting children, teaching them the true horror of The Unloved. (Occult/Horror) --Ce texte provient de la Mass Market Paperback édition.


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Lush, a deceptively tranquil, the secluded island basks in splendid isolation off the South Carolina coast--as does the Devereaux mansion, a once-great plantation house now crumbling amidst the ancient oaks. Now, for the first time in two decades, Kevin Devereaux has returned here with his wife and children to visit Kevin's hated, and frightening mother. She said she was ill--but is that really why the old woman has summoned the son she has not seen in so many years? Suddenly, horribly, one of the Devereauxs is going to die. And now, all the dark secrets of this once-proud family will emerge to wrap their evil around the unsuspecting children. Until, in the shadowed corridors and dust-covered rooms of the decaying old house, they learn the true terror of The Unloved.

"Saul has the instincts of a natural storyteller."--People --Ce texte provient de la Mass Market Paperback édition.


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5.0étoiles sur 5 A SINGULARLY SUSPENSEFUL READING, Avril 9 2004
Par Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: The Unloved (Audio Cassette)
Leave it to gifted voice performer Sandra Burr to deliver an appropriately chilling, suspenseful reading of this enduring tale by a master of the thrillers, John Saul.

On what could be but definitely is not an enchanted island off the South Carolina coast is a once prosperous plantation. It is now inhabited only by the family matriarch, Marguerite Devereaux, and her middle-aged daughter who has discarded her personal dreams to care for the troublesome and sometimes frightening older woman.

Suddenly Marguerite Devereaux summons Kevin, the son she has not seen in many years. Accompanied by his wife and two children he returns for the first time in two decades to see a mother for whom he feels nothing but acrimony.

The older woman had said she was ill, but it begins to appear that was not her real reason for asking Kevin to return.
When Marguerite Devereaux dies a dreadful death long held secrets are revealed which may shatter once tranquil lives forever.

- Gail Cooke

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1.0étoiles sur 5 One of his worst, Oct. 10 2003
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Very predictable and a very stupid ending.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Good, But Not My Favorite, Aoû 7 2003
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"The Unloved" (though unoriginally named and oftentimes confused with his other book, "The Unwanted"--what next, "The Unneeded"?) is a pretty good thriller by John Saul, though it doesn't fit his typical supernatural fare. This one takes place on a South Carolina family plantation (Sea Oaks), which is located on Devereaux Island. It's here that 40-year-old Kevin Devereaux has returned with his wife and two children (15-year-old Julie and 8-year-old Jeff), to visit his cruel, dying mother.

But shortly after their arrival, the grandmother dies, leaving an odd twist in her will that forces them to remain at Sea Oaks or they won't inherit anything. However, that doesn't seem to be a problem, seeing as how someone intends on making sure they cannot leave the island either way--dead or alive.

As one reviewer mentioned, "The Unloved" does have a slight V. C. Andrews/"Flowers in the Attic" feel to it in more ways than one. For starters, Marguerite Devereaux (Kevin's older sister) has an odd similarity to the deceased author--she lives with her elderly mother, is slightly crippled and interested in ballet--not to mention two common threads seen in most V. C. Andrews books: a Southern setting and abusive home life (though none of Andrews' incest exists here; Saul exchanges that for blood and violence).

I did like this book--the setting was particularly descriptive--however, it was rather obvious who the killer was halfway through it, so no major surprise there. Even though it's been years since I've read this book, it's not one I'd necessarily re-read by Saul (unless I was really, really bored)--but it is one I'd recommend to horror fans.

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4.0étoiles sur 5 Good but not great
I thought this book was interesting and it had some elements of suspense but overall I was not into it as I have been with other John Saul books. Read more
Publié le Janv. 21 2003 par ml320chula

4.0étoiles sur 5 You can't leave home again
This book is actually quite good, yet it is also the very book that turned me off of John Saul years ago. Read more
Publié le Oct. 26 2002 par Daniel Jolley

5.0étoiles sur 5 the unloved
'The Unloved'is one of my favourite books.It is one of those books that once you get stuck into it, it is hard to put down. Read more
Publié le Juil 6 2002 par lorna

3.0étoiles sur 5 Evil and Creepy
I have to say that certain parts of this book made my skin crawl. And I am use to reading some wacked out stuff. Read more
Publié le Aoû 23 2001 par The Straw Man

4.0étoiles sur 5 Pretty good
This was my first John Saul book. It also won't be my last either. He writes very good plots and keeps you suspended. He also, on the other hand, isn't Stephen King either. Read more
Publié le Juil 27 2001 par Ryan Nelson

4.0étoiles sur 5 Now I know what the left hand was doing
I find that I am still catching up on the work of many twentieth century authors. Here's another. I review Saul's past work when I happen upon one of his books at used... Read more
Publié le Jui 12 2000 par Keith Hunt

5.0étoiles sur 5 Great! Wonderful!
I bought this book three days ago and from that moment on I couldn't put it off. I have just finished the book and I am still in shock! Read more
Publié le Mai 10 2000 par Yigit

5.0étoiles sur 5 Amazing Book
John Saul has done it again with this amazing book. I could not put it down. John Saul takes you into the troubled minds of the Devereaux women with many twists and turns. Read more
Publié le Janv. 10 2000

4.0étoiles sur 5 Another One Of John Saul's Fast Reads!
As usual, John Saul doesn't disappoint with this particularly chilling fiction! I see it being made as a movie of the week and it would be made AS IS---no changes would need to... Read more
Publié le Sep 2 1999 par Nancy Casseus

5.0étoiles sur 5 Fave John Saul book
This was definately my faveorite John Saul book. It had a really twist ending. A must-read for all Saul fans!
Publié le Aoû 29 1999

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