Horror Books > Matthew Lewis Horror Books

Advantages: Fantastic read - Couldn't put down
Disadvantages: I couldn't find any even if you paid me...

The first steps towards gothic literature were taken in the mid to late 1700's. The gothic architecture and art had been developing for years, giving some criticisms and unfavourable portrayals of the church and authority in general. Through these art forms, people were learning to think more independently, away from the church and become more open in their expressions. The first gothic novel was Horace Walpole's novel The Caste of Otranto (1764). ...
...and treachery are woven through the book and continue in some form through to modern day horror. The Castle of Otranto is a landmark piece of literature, and was actually subtitled "A Gothic Tale". There were many gothic books during this time including Vatheck (1786) by William Beckford and Ann Radcliffe The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794). Ambrosio, abbot of the Capuchin monastery in Madrid, goes from a pinnacle of self satisfied saintliness to become ... Read review

Advantages: Related to Dark Tower, good story
Disadvantages: Basic story line not that orginal maybe!

Probably the 'purest' fantasy book written by King. Totally different from other books he has written. Excellent story, and another appearance from 'Flagg' will make his constant readers interested! The story takes place in a world during medieval times. It centers on the King's death. Flagg insures that the older, and more honest son, is imprisoned for his murder. Flagg then corrupts the younger son and new king. The inevitable, but rather ingenious, ... Read review

Advantages: wildy creative
Disadvantages: very intense

a very dark and twisted book not for the faint hearted. a gripping tale that can wisk you off your feet into your world of imagination. When you start reading the story you will find that manolito is actually dead hes on the astral plane but he isnt completely dead because before he died he met his soul mate and she doesnt no it but she is keeping him tied to the world and her. so he's stuck between the two places chases his soul mate trying to ... Read review

Advantages: A compelling, engaging read
Disadvantages: Not the longest book ever written

...thankfully not the case with Interview with the vampire. The story focuses around the long life of the vampire Louis de Point du lac, his relationship with his creator Lestat, his role as a father figure to Claudia and his quest for answers and meaning all Whilst he stuggles to adapt, appreciate and accept his new vampiric nature. I personally found the book not only a compelling exciting read but also enjoyed some of the philosophy and ideas explored ... Read review

Advantages: Excellently written and unputdownable!
Disadvantages: Some may find it a little too gory in places!

...Although the concept of killer slugs is somewhat hard to grasp, "they are small and squirmy...how scary can they be", the actual book is excellent. Shaun Hutson is an excellent horror writer and if you've been reading the likes of Stephen King, James Herbert, and Dean Koontz, then you've missed one out and need to discover Shaun Hutson. His writing style is so much clearer than that of Stephen King for example who I sometimes find to be a bit rambling ...
...You must remember that this book is somewhat classic horror now following in the style of The Rats and Night of The Crabs, if you loved these of indeed like 80s horror then this is a must read as it stands the test of time and you almost forget its age and could mistake it for a newer publication. Also a quick work of warning this book is not for the faint hearted as Shaun Hutson's graphic horror scenes are just that GRAPHIC they leave little to ... Read review