Faces of Fear: A Novel
by John Saul
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Book Reviews of Faces of Fear: A Novel
Book Review: Not his best work
Summary: 2 Stars
John Saul's latest book is not his best. It was predictable and not very suspenseful with plot holes are big anough to drive a Mack Truck through. Plus there is really no explination for why these events are happening. It also borrowd WAY too many plot devices used by other authors in the recent past (and they used them better- Dean Koontz & Mary Higgins Clark) This is the first John Saul book that I have read (and I have read all of them) that really disappointed me. I kept hoping for something to happen that would pique my interest. It never happened. I will say it did start off rather promising, but it went downhill real fast. I recommend either waiting until this book is in the bargain bin at the local bookstore or borrow it from someone.
I purposly didn't give away any of the plot points in case someone wanted to read the book anyway.
Book Review: I enjoyed it a lot
Summary: 5 Stars
John Saul has a penchant for showing abuse of children. This isn't much different. Without blabbing away vital plot points, I have to admit that I enjoyed "The Faces of Fear" more than others. I've read some other reviews; yeah, you might've guessed it, but I was genuinely surprised to discover who the REAL killer was... I enjoyed the character of Alison, no dummy, confused about her true friendships. I can't recall Mr. Saul introducing positive gay characters in the past, and those characters are well portrayed. After reading almost everything available by Mr. Saul, I enjoyed this book more than most. He went in a new direction from his norm, and I found it a good, fast read. I'm glad he stayed away from the idea of hurting little children. Call me a wuss. I enjoyed it.Book Review: Ok.....too obvious.....
Summary: 2 Stars
I love his work, but this one was so obvious by the start of the book it was ridiculous. His previous works had so much more depth and really had to be figured out (and it would take me til close to the end to figure it out).
It was so rushed, it kind of reminded me of one of his good novels and then readers digest came along and did their version.
I think that he has gotten into the same trap that a lot of famous authors get into, he can write anything and we will all buy it because he is the author. I hope that he goes back to his original in depth stories that keep me guessing until the very end!
It is a good (VERY quick) read, so i do recommend it, it just could have been excellent.
Book Review: After a decade as a fan, John Saul continues to keep me coming back!
Summary: 5 Stars
Speaking as someone who has been a fan of John Saul since reading COMES THE BLIND FURY over a decade ago, I am still intrigued at how the author continues to surprise and entertain his readers with each new release. FACES OF FEAR gives you everything you yearn for in a J.S. book: the highs and lows of family life, the revealing of secrets that are better off left hidden and a source of evil that emerges and captures your attention with a vengenance. Devil's Labyrinth was last year's must read for lovers of suspense, and FACES OF FEAR is going straight to the top of my "must reads" for those who make it a practice to be chilled to the bone by a good book.
Bravo!
Book Review: Gay
Summary: 1 Stars
This book seemed to promote homosexuality. I started to read it but as soon as I got to the whole thing with her husband leaving her for another man and she just accepts it and all the gay stuff i threw the book away without finishing it. I think John Saul is coming out the closet in this book-I'm not surprised though. I was a die hard fan up until this novel. The gay stuff was over done and unnecessary, and her as his wife just "accepting it" is unrealistic. Save the gay stuff for gay audiences.
But I'm done with John Saul.