Dean Koontz, Dark Rivers of the Heart is a horror book with a difference.
The novel focuses on the relationship between several characters with their past lives being revealed in small chunks throughout the whole novel, leaving the reader confused and intrigued until the end.
With several ideas loosely based on true facts; satellites in the sky with an ability to monitor and destroy; undercover secret service teams acting on behalf of politicians and dealing with issues that would lead to normal governmental teams getting into major trouble and disrepute; the novel leaves the reader wondering what it actually happening within the World and whether in a few years there will be more issues like the ones described in the book leading to more families and individuals disappearing, knowing that the legal system would not be able to help them.
The story follows three main sets of characters and throughout keeps swapping between the characters giving an update on what they are doing and thinking. Written in third person it allows the reader to gain useful insight into the character thoughts and feelings, whilst also holding information back and allowing some of the characters to appear psychotic.
Overall, the novel is worth a read, although don't expect to be to scared, just maybe slightly confused.
Friday 10 June 2011
Thursday 14 April 2011
An unknown entity scares readers in 'The Dark'
The Dark a novel by James Herbert, scares readers by using the darkness as a unknown entity.
The novel is very descriptive throughout, allowing the reader to visualise the events clearly for themselves and imagine that they are part of the novel. The introduction for the novel is in first person which allows the reader to gain a deeper insight into what the novel will be about and some understanding about the characters involved.
Having a paranormal feel throughout the novel gives the reader a sense of knowing that something bad is happening and that something is very wrong; although not fully been able to understand the novel until the very last couple of pages, when there is an overview of what has happened since the last event. This overview gives a neat ending to the novel allowing the reader to feel that good has been restored into a World of evil.
Another classic horror novel that keeps the readers attention right until the end, not giving the reader even an insight into what might happen but allowing the reader some slight hope that all will come right in the end.
The novel is very descriptive throughout, allowing the reader to visualise the events clearly for themselves and imagine that they are part of the novel. The introduction for the novel is in first person which allows the reader to gain a deeper insight into what the novel will be about and some understanding about the characters involved.
Having a paranormal feel throughout the novel gives the reader a sense of knowing that something bad is happening and that something is very wrong; although not fully been able to understand the novel until the very last couple of pages, when there is an overview of what has happened since the last event. This overview gives a neat ending to the novel allowing the reader to feel that good has been restored into a World of evil.
Another classic horror novel that keeps the readers attention right until the end, not giving the reader even an insight into what might happen but allowing the reader some slight hope that all will come right in the end.
Wednesday 16 March 2011
Run away from everything in 'Run Fatboy Run'
Directed by David Schwimmer and staring Simon Pegg, Run Fatboy Run was released in 2007.
The film starts with a flashback to the lead characters wedding day and from then continues to use flashbacks to aid the films comedy element.
Throughout the film, Dennis runs away from all responsibilities until running becomes his only option to win his family back.
Of course, good overcomes bad in the film to leave with a happy ending, typical of comedy films.
The film starts with a flashback to the lead characters wedding day and from then continues to use flashbacks to aid the films comedy element.
Throughout the film, Dennis runs away from all responsibilities until running becomes his only option to win his family back.
Of course, good overcomes bad in the film to leave with a happy ending, typical of comedy films.
The 'Da Vinci Code' not as good as the book
Released in 2006, and based on the Dan Brown novel, The Da Vinci Code gives a different view on what could be the Holy Grail.
The film starts off with a lot of action and for anyone who has read the book, there appears to be a lot more action in the film, than is portrayed in the novel, this of course helps to keep the viewer watching the film.
The film requires the audience to be able to watch and follow what is happening as there is two parts to the story happening all the time; both involve the hunt for the Holy Grail, but there is also the police involvement which adds to the action in the film.
The film has a lot of visual effects, keeping the audience wanting to watch, but also keeping the tension built up and in certain parts making the film seem slightly scarier than it is. Flashbacks also help this tension when characters remember things from the past, which happens a lot when Sophie is remembering her childhood with her grandfather.
Overall, the film is definitely worth a watch, but be prepared for it being a long film, and if you've read the book then don't expect it to be quite as good.
The film starts off with a lot of action and for anyone who has read the book, there appears to be a lot more action in the film, than is portrayed in the novel, this of course helps to keep the viewer watching the film.
The film requires the audience to be able to watch and follow what is happening as there is two parts to the story happening all the time; both involve the hunt for the Holy Grail, but there is also the police involvement which adds to the action in the film.
The film has a lot of visual effects, keeping the audience wanting to watch, but also keeping the tension built up and in certain parts making the film seem slightly scarier than it is. Flashbacks also help this tension when characters remember things from the past, which happens a lot when Sophie is remembering her childhood with her grandfather.
Overall, the film is definitely worth a watch, but be prepared for it being a long film, and if you've read the book then don't expect it to be quite as good.
Wednesday 23 February 2011
Classic "Gran Torino" is a must see for car fans
Gran Torino, released in 2008, is another film that is directed by and stars Clint Eastwood.
The film shows the relationship between different people and how different cultures struggle to get on when living in the same neighbourhood until something happens that makes them have to get along.
Starting with the loss of his wife, Eastwood plays the part of a war vetern who appears tough on the outside and does not even get along with his sons and families.
With a lot of gang violence the film keeps the audience waiting for the next occurence and although not much seems to happen in a fast amount of time, the film manages to keep the audiences attention, with a good script and good acting from Eastwood, depicting his character brilliantly.
Of course the film ends both happily and sadly for different characters with dissapointment for his family when Eastwood's prized 1972 Gran Torino gets left to his neighbours son.
The film shows the relationship between different people and how different cultures struggle to get on when living in the same neighbourhood until something happens that makes them have to get along.
Starting with the loss of his wife, Eastwood plays the part of a war vetern who appears tough on the outside and does not even get along with his sons and families.
With a lot of gang violence the film keeps the audience waiting for the next occurence and although not much seems to happen in a fast amount of time, the film manages to keep the audiences attention, with a good script and good acting from Eastwood, depicting his character brilliantly.
Of course the film ends both happily and sadly for different characters with dissapointment for his family when Eastwood's prized 1972 Gran Torino gets left to his neighbours son.
"Wrong turn at Tahoe" is not as good as expected
Released in 2009, Wrong Turn at Tahoe" is a typical crime thriller.
When bad things happen to people, other people get involved leading to the deaths of character's friends and partners.
Throughout the film there are a few small flashbacks which show things that have happened that are important to the story. As well as these flashbacks, the film swaps from one set of characters to another sometimes without the audience even noticing.
The film didn't do much to keep the attention of the audience and although there was a lot of violence, it didn't seem to be filmed in the right way.
When bad things happen to people, other people get involved leading to the deaths of character's friends and partners.
Throughout the film there are a few small flashbacks which show things that have happened that are important to the story. As well as these flashbacks, the film swaps from one set of characters to another sometimes without the audience even noticing.
The film didn't do much to keep the attention of the audience and although there was a lot of violence, it didn't seem to be filmed in the right way.
Thursday 17 February 2011
Good plot makes "Choose" worth watching
"Choose" takes a simple idea of making a choice and then adds more horror and gore.
With a dramatic opening scene, the film gets the audience's attention right from the start and shows them exactly what the whole film will be like.
Throughout the film there are links back to the death of the mother and although all the choices are made by different people with no connection to each other, they all get the daughter interested in solving the case.
The film ends on a slight cliffhanger and although everything is finalised for it, it is also left ready for the possibility of a sequel.
With a dramatic opening scene, the film gets the audience's attention right from the start and shows them exactly what the whole film will be like.
Throughout the film there are links back to the death of the mother and although all the choices are made by different people with no connection to each other, they all get the daughter interested in solving the case.
The film ends on a slight cliffhanger and although everything is finalised for it, it is also left ready for the possibility of a sequel.
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