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Author: Raven The Sticks is a non-stop rollercoaster ride of horror and suspense , yet retains a wit that is sure to entertain readers , while simultaneously sending chills down his/her spine. Deane lovingly crafts an eerie Southern Gothic environment that is imbued with local personality and flair, primarily spotlighting a rural area inVirginia. For the reader who desires to uncover “monsters” that glitter in the sunlight, smell like roses and angel farts, or come pre-drenched in romance and uncanny sex appeal, he or she is in for a surprise, as this novel (blessedly, in my opinion) ushers the horror genre back to its dark, raw roots, wherein monsters are actually scary, unpredictable, and palpably “other” from humans as we know and understand the, while the creatures also retain some glimmer of the vestiges of humanity that complicates the feelings and actions of those involved when fighting the unknown.
Deane’s characters are well-developed and sympathetic, yet there is a delightful streak of humor that follows them and makes the story a surprising treat, when the reader may find himself/herself in suspense one minute, and laughing out loud the next (Seriously, only read this in public if you are willing to have people stare at you strangely when you randomly burst out loaughing). Each of the characters are introduced and sustained in memorable ways, with unique and liekable personalities, which will assuredly capture the reader’s attention straightaway, and engage her/his interest in delving further into the story to see how the strange and disturbing events unfold. Deane’s mythos is rich and provides its own set of rules and challenges in which any lover of the horror genre should delight.
The Sticks is filled with suspense, vivd descriptions of horror and gore-filled violence (slasher-style, even), with intense and disturbing images showcasing creatures of nightmare and supernaturally-charged bestial violence toward unsuspecting humanity. These are not your snuggly, housebroken, romanticized werewolves of an ever-growing popular culture—they are horrifying and unpredictable beasts to be rightfully dreaded and feared.
Author: William C. Rasmussen I didn't much care for Andy Deane's The Sticks. Way too cliched werewolf novel! First off, he doesn't cover any new ground in his tale; and secondly, he tries to emulate Jeff Strand's humorous horror approach, but comes up a bit short in that department too. The best thing about this release, I'm sorry to say for Deane, is the fine cover art by Zach McCain! Not recommended!
Author: J.G. I would have to agree with the last review that not too much new ground was covered with werewolves except a new writer’s great style to get caught up in. I really liked it and got sucked into the story. It’s a quick read and enjoyable. I wouldn’t say it’s the scariest of horror novels and the personality of the main character can be quite humorous at times.
This book begged me to finish it in a day; which I did and it left me wanting more.
I recommend this book because it’s highly entertaining and a great debut novel from this author. Deane does a great job of combining horror and humor. He even shows off a little of his horror knowledge through Brian’s interests and hobbies.
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