Night Things

by Michael Talbot
Night Things cover
Good Books rating 3.5
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  • ID: 7570
  • Added: 2025-12-16
  • Updated: 2025-12-16
  • ISBN: 9780688071639
  • Publisher: William Morrow & Company
  • Published: 1988-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

Lauren Ransom and her young son find themselves drawn into a world of terror when they spend a summer in an Adirondacks mansion. As small signs of eeriness begin to surface, they soon realize they are not alone in the dwelling. The unspeakable horror they encounter will leave them questioning everything they thought they knew about the house and its dark past./n/nThe story unfolds with a sense of dread and suspense, as Lauren and her son navigate the twisted corridors of the mansion. The atmosphere is thick with tension, and the reader is left on the edge of their seat, wondering what horrors await around the next corner. This is a tale that will keep you up at night, long after the last page has been turned.

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Big Horror Guide · 2020-01-31
excellent 4.50

The book is a chilling and suspenseful exploration of good and evil. The maze-like setting adds to the overall atmosphere.

The reviewer found the book to be a chilling and suspenseful exploration of good and evil. They appreciated the way the author used the maze-like setting to create a sense of disorientation and unease. The reviewer also noted that the book's themes of good and evil were well-explored, making for a thought-provoking read. They found the characters to be well-developed and the pacing to be just right, keeping them engaged throughout. Overall, they felt that the book was a strong entry in the horror genre.

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    Night Things is an enthralling and suspenseful story about good and evil and supernatural beings.

    Set place in a maze-like and seemingly haunted...

    The atmosphere is chilling and the pacing is just right.

Oddly Weird Fiction · 2017-03-29
good 3.50

The book is engaging and atmospheric, but the ending feels rushed and unsatisfying. The family dynamics add depth to the story.

The reviewer enjoyed the book overall, finding it to be engaging and atmospheric. They appreciated the way the author created a sense of unease and tension throughout the story. However, they felt that the ending was rushed and unsatisfying, leaving them with more questions than answers. The reviewer also noted that the family dynamics in the book added depth to the story, making the characters feel more real and relatable. Despite the flaws, they found the book to be a worthwhile read.

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    It's a good book and it had me going right up until the last section.

    This family tension causes Stephen to take off, leaving Lauren and...

    The atmosphere is well-crafted and the tension is palpable.

The Books of Daniel · 2016-01-23
disappointing 2.50

The book starts strong with a mysterious backstory but loses momentum as it progresses. The supernatural elements are intriguing but not fully explored.

The reviewer found the beginning of the book to be quite promising, with a mysterious backstory that drew them in. However, as the story progressed, they felt that the momentum was lost, and the supernatural elements that were introduced were not fully explored. They appreciated the eerie atmosphere and the way the author built tension, but ultimately felt that the book did not live up to its initial promise. The reviewer also noted that the characters were well-developed, but the plot felt uneven at times.

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    Night Things has a promising beginning.

    It includes a backstory of a woman shrouded in mystery, who, as a young girl, has been plagued with haunting visions.

    The supernatural elements are intriguing but not fully explored.

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