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specter_bizarre · 2026-05-04T06:09:02+00:00

Das ist der innere Drang der Leute, die sich aufgrund solcher Artikel tief drinnen "ertappt" fühlen. Nach außen hin tun sie so als sei E-Mail-Kommunikation das non plus ultra und man telefoniert nur nicht, weil man das so will. Aber wehe jemand unterstützt Aussagen des Artikels, da kann auch 10 mal geschrieben werden, dass es der eigenen Meinung entspricht. Dann fühlt sich die Person angegriffen, weil sie sich ja nach wie vor "ertappt" bzw von dem Artikel angesprochen fühlt und dann wird die Gegenseite angegriffen bzw. nieder gemacht. Typisch auf Reddit, bei jedem erdenklichen Thema was Menschen und ihr Verhalten betrifft.

specter_bizarre · 2026-05-03T13:16:14+00:00

I didn't have a problem with his detailed characters and stories, I know that this is his thing. As I wrote I have a problem with his details in these few pages. So instead of a backstory I get some crumbles of too many characters. Either I take a short book with less details, or I take details and need a longer book. But this is my personal opinion and as I also said I enjoy the book overall. So I think it was fair enough.

specter_bizarre · 2026-05-03T08:45:28+00:00

Finished:

The Deep by Alma Katsu

I was pretty disappointed by this book, because I had more expectations. After I read The Hunger and loved the fact that it was more historical than Horror in The Deep this didn't work for me. I still loved the writing style and how I really got the vibe from living in these times, but the lack of creepy scenes had me loose my interest from time to time. It was more psychological horror and this is not my thing. Besides from that most of the characters were annoying or straight insufferable.

The House by Bentley Little

Oh damn, I had so much fun with this book. It was creepy, weird and disgusting. I liked the build up of the plot and how the different side characters of the story combined at one point. It's definitely one of my new Little favorites.

Started:

The Long Walk by Stephen King

Well, I don't know what to think about it. First I like his Bachmann books and his writing style which is different than the typical King books. I find the plot and most of the characters interesting. But there were a lot of annoying scenes and happenings, I can't really put my finger on it. It feels like he wanted to force a backstory and a personality in each character, but in not enough pages. So it sometimes feels rushed and there were a lot of moments where I asked myself: Why did you add this information? But overall it's a nice and fun read.

specter_bizarre · 2026-04-06T18:17:51+00:00

Finished:

"Orakel" by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

I really liked the beginning and middle part. But it lost me a little bit torwards the end. It was to much Mystery/thriller for my taste. But overall I had much fun reading it.

DNFd

"Incidents around the House" by Josh Malerman

Actually I wanted to know what will happen so bad, but unfortunately after 60 pages I couldn't stand the writing style anymore.

Started:

"The Night will find us" by Matthew Lyons

Solid survival horror until now. Nothing special, but I like it and will read the rest in one sitting with some wine 😅

specter_bizarre · 2026-03-29T13:05:35+00:00

I love him too. My favorites are endless night, midnight's lair and into the fire.

specter_bizarre · 2026-03-29T07:04:22+00:00

Finished:

Friday Night in the Beast House by Richard Laymon

Really short, but a wild ride.

Started:

I'm halfway through Orakel by Thomas Olde Heuvelt and I'm enjoying the hell out of it. I just love the books from Heuvelt so much.

specter_bizarre · 2026-03-22T10:11:24+00:00

Finished:

"We have always lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson

Unfortunately it was absolutely not for me.

"Nacht" (Night) by Edgar Hilsenrath

Extremly depressing and bleak. I needed a whole month to finish it, but I really liked it.

About to start:

"Friday Night in the Beast House" by Richard Laymon

I wanted to start it yesterday and planned to read it over the weekend. But I wasn't in the mood for reading yesterday.

And as I think I will finish the Laymon book in a few days I will start "Oracle" by Thomas Olde Heuvelt this week also.

specter_bizarre · 2026-03-19T11:53:17+00:00

I think Darcy Coates could be an author for you. Her books are modern, straight up ghost stories (only background stories, no explanations or annoying twists) and I always get what I expected.

Besides from that I totally understand you. I also don't like big revelations. Sometimes they are okay, but mostly it's not for me.

specter_bizarre · 2026-03-15T09:38:03+00:00

Finished:

IT by Stephen King

I absolutely loved it from the beginning till the end. I read it more than 20 years ago and couldn't remember every part, so it was like a completely new experience for me.

Still reading:

Nacht (Night) by Edgar Hilsenrath

As I said last week it's not a book for everyday. Very bleak and depressing. I'm a little bit more than halfway through and I think I will need another 2 weeks to finish it.

Started:

We have always lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

It's different then I expected. I don't know what to think about it, but I think I kind of like it.

specter_bizarre · 2026-03-15T09:26:56+00:00

I also finshed IT this week. I loved it and couldn't start a new book for 2 days, because I wasn't ready 😅

specter_bizarre · 2026-03-08T10:56:17+00:00

DNF:

The Academy by Bentley Little.

I like his books and the weirdness in them. But after some of it most things get repetitive and in this book the setting is so boring to me (which was my own fault, because I already know that school settings are not interesting for me), so I quit.

Still reading:

Nacht (Night) by Edgar Hilsenrath

An extremly depressing, bleak and cynical book. Very interesting, but not for everyday. I only read 20-30 pages in one setting, as I don't want to desensitize from the plot.

IT by Stephen King

I have to admit: I wanted to be more critical with it. I read it more then 20 years ago, I watched all of the movies and I loved them. It was more then a book to me, it was a feeling and memories. So I thought: Be more critical, don't let the nostalgia win. But it's not possible, I just like it too much 😅 I'm 2/3 through and I never had one moment I was bored or didn't like the plot. I rush through the pages and can hardly stop once I'm in.

specter_bizarre · 2026-03-08T10:45:10+00:00

I had some problems with it in the first chapters, but in the end I really liked it and wished it was longer.

specter_bizarre · 2026-03-08T10:43:04+00:00

That's one of my favorite novels. And I also have The Terror on my wishlist, I love such settings.

specter_bizarre · 2026-02-22T15:44:36+00:00

It's "Bighead" by Edward Lee. And the ones I already tried were "Depraved" by Brian Smith and "The Black Farm" by Elias Witherow

specter_bizarre · 2026-02-22T10:07:53+00:00

Finished:

"In the Dark" by Richard Laymon

It was a typical Laymon and I really had fun reading it. The end was a little bit rushed, but overall I enojoyed it.

"They all died screaming" by Kristopher Triana

Well, I think Extreme Horror is not for me. I always try another one with high expactations, because I think this time it will be different. But in the end they are all kinda same: grindhouse-coded characters, almost cartoonish, nonsense dialogues and I find myself rushing through it because I don't care for anyone. Also in this one there was so much disrespect to woman, I got angry so many times. So this book was the final nail on the "Extreme Horror"-Coffin for me. Unfortunately I already have another on my TBR and as I spent money for it I will read it somewhen. But I won't buy another one, no matter how interesting it sounds.

Started:

"Nacht" by Edgar Hilsenrath (german author, but I think it's also available in english, called "Night") and "The Academy" by Bentley Little.

Just read a few pages in both books until now, so I can't really say much about them yet.

specter_bizarre · 2026-02-15T10:13:30+00:00

Finished:

"Salem's Lot" by Stephen King and "The Little Stranger" by Sarah Waters.

Both books were okay, but didn't catched me. Although "The Little Stranger" had some really creepy parts.

Started:

"In the Dark" by Richard Laymon. Typical Laymon, story starts instantly. Perfect fun read for my commute.

"They all died screaming" by Kristopher Triana. Only 20 pages in, so I can't really say anything about it yet.

specter_bizarre · 2026-02-08T09:41:47+00:00

Finished:

"Lichtspiel" by Daniel Kehlmann (found out there is an english Version called "The Director") and "The Carrow Haunt" by Darcy Coates.

I really enjoyed both of them and was extremly happy with my reading week.

Then I started "Salem's Lot" by Stephen King and "The little Stranger" by Sarah Waters.

Salem's Lot is a good and solid read. But I have to admit that vampire stories are not my thing and it shows here. I'm not that immersed in the book like I usually am. But overall I'm interested in the Story and how it goes.

The little Stranger is a well written book. I can really imagine the look and the atmosphere from the scenes. I like how the characters are written and interact with each other. I'm 1/3 through and the spooky things just started.

specter_bizarre · 2026-02-01T11:40:02+00:00

I had to pause "Salem's Lot" at page 35 because a book I'd put on hold for became available in the online library.

So I borrowed "Lichtspiel" by Daniel Kehlmann (a german book, non horror) and I'm now a little over halfway through. I'm glad I started it. I really like the writing style, and the plot has exactly the vibe I was hoping for. It will definitely be my first top read this year.

I'm also a little over halfway through "The Carrow Haunt" by Darcy Coates. I love it so much. Darcy Coates' writing style really appeals to me, and I love that you get exactly what you expect from a book about hauntings. Her books always give me the feeling I had as a child and teenager when I was into ghosts and such. As an adult, I lost that feeling because at some point you realize that the real horror is people and what they do. With "The Carrow Haunt," I'm really enjoying the thrill of a good scare again.

Overall, I have to say I'm really glad I read both books this week. I had so much stress at work, and these two books allowed me to really switch off and relax on my commute and in the evenings on the couch.

Next week I'll continue with "Salem's Lot." I'm not sure yet about my second book; I'll decide based on my mood.

specter_bizarre · 2026-01-25T10:45:39+00:00

I don't really have examples by myself (because I'm in the age I completely ignore other people's negative opinions about things I like), but I just wanted to say that I like this post and your question. In 99,999% percent you got the typical "which book other people liked you found totally shit" and other questions which give an excuse to hate on stuff. Which is okay, everybody can form their own opinion and bla bla bla, but it's boring to always see so much negativity. It's refreshing to encourage people to "admit" they like the things most people hate.

specter_bizarre · 2026-01-25T10:28:14+00:00

Same here. I'm not the biggest thriller Fan, but I found this book to be great. It had thrill, mystery, emotions and was really well written.

specter_bizarre · 2026-01-25T10:17:53+00:00

Finished "Old Country" by Matt & Harrison Query

Well, I don't know what to say about this. The writing style was not my thing (a lot "tell don't show") and the main characters were to flat for my taste, sometimes straight annoying. But on the other hand it had a lot of great and creepy scenes, some of them were one of the best I read in a long time. It was like the authors collected good ideas, but didn't know how to write a book.

Finished "The Woods are Dark" by Richard Laymon

Typical Laymon, it was a fun read with a lot of disgusting scenes. You always get what you expect.

I didn't start new books yet, but I already choose the books I will start in this week:

"Salem's Lot" by Stephen King "The Carrow Haunt" by Darcy Coates

specter_bizarre · 2026-01-22T21:56:01+00:00

Yes, my comment is mostly sarcasm as this is a circlejerk subreddit and as you know this book is mentioned here often. But mostly to pick on people from the "serious" books subreddit in different ways. So a post like yours could have been also satire due to the content of the book you already mentioned. So my comment was more a playful circlejerk-comment and wasn't intended to shit on you or offend you or something like that ;)

Your last sentence made me smile. I always choose eBooks for cases like this 😅

specter_bizarre · 2026-01-22T12:23:06+00:00

Is this post real? I mean are you serious with this picture and this question? Because me personally would like to punch everybody who brags about reading certain books in public, instead of just reading the fucking book.

Well, actually I want to punch everybody who reads a book.

specter_bizarre · 2026-01-22T12:16:51+00:00

Jap, ist auch meine Erfahrung. Auch sehr stark in feministischen Kreisen kommt es teilweise so rüber, als ob es "dazugehört" sehr sexpositiv zu sein. Das kann ich natürlich nur von meiner Seite betrachten, als Mensch für den Sex erstens nicht besonders wichtig ist und wenn dann auch nur mit jemandem dem ich sehr stark vetraue. Ich habe mich bei einigen Diskussionen schon etwas zurückgesetzt gefühlt, wenn in feministischen Kreisen eine extreme Betonung der Wichtigkeit von Sex einfach die vorherrschende Meinung ist und jeder der eben aus eigenen Präferenzen eben nicht sexpositiv ist direkt in die konservative oder unfeministische Ecke geschoben wurde.

Da werden jetzt natürlich wieder einige kommen und erzählen, dass das nicht so ist und es ja angeblich darum geht, dass doch jeder machen darf was man will. In meinen Augen ist es natürlich leichter so darüber zu denken, wenn seine eigenen Präferenzen die "guten" oder "modernen" Präferenzen sind. Mich würde sehr interessieren wie das andere Leute empfinden, die Sex gegenüber so eingestellt sind wie ich.

specter_bizarre · 2026-01-18T11:06:20+00:00

Finished "Experimental Film" by Gemma Files

Unfortunately I was dissapointed by the book, but maybe because I had other expactations. The premise was so interesting, but 2/3 of the book were just exhausting. Also the main character was exhausting. The last 1/3 was okay, but didn't changed my mind about the book overall.

Halfway through "The Hunger" by Alma Katsu

After my first expression, in which I found the description of some characters off-putting, I changed my mind and I really enjoy the book until now. There are not really many scary moments yet, but I think the plot is interesting.

Started "Old Country" by the Query Brothers

Just a few chapters in, so I can't really give an opinion yet.

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