Of course this is five stars!!!! But I had better think about it for a minute before I settle in on a review.
So it’s been like four or five days since I’ve finished reading this… I’m finally not (as) creeped out by flipping topiaries now… Seriously, Josh Malerman has a talent for the ultimate creep out factor.
As we start, the first story, I started to get chills already!!! I have a fairly high tolerance for these things, but dang, it pulls you in so quickly. Looking over your shoulder and wondering what’s going to happen next!! Great first story, and then you move quickly into the next one. But hold that thought because you’ll get back to that first story eventually…
Oh Walter… a story of paranoia or is it?! This was such an interesting read that I’m not sure how to even get into it. Just get in there with Walter and read this one until the next story. Don’t stop or else you may catch that paranoid feeling too!
So the next story is great because there’s this jerk, the one that most people love to hate and he’s got it all. As it goes on, things just get creepier and creepier. And let me tell you… you’re going to want to know how that one ends!!! One of my favorites!!
Then things really get going!!! Seriously, I had such a hard time stopping after this point. Presto was absolutely fabulous. I mean, it’s creepy just thinking of people getting buried standing up. Right?!?!
A mixup at the zoo is the story that follows and it’s sure to hollow out your heart.
Finally the hedges, which is just spectacular!!!! The cops though!!!!! Wtf!!??!!??? And also, NOOOOO!!! You’ll see when you get there. This one was still a fun one too. Chillingly good time.
Last, but really first, the prologue where we circle back around. It’s just absolutely stellar!!! Like I said, this whole book is awesome and I love every minute of it. I’m not really doing it justice here. Just read it because of its awesomeness.
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for allowing me to read this book for my honest and unbiased opinion.
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