Hell House

Melodramatic nonsense

This book was ridiculous melodrama. It wasn't scary, even in a "gotcha" or cold chills way. It was honestly too silly to be scary. If I didn't know otherwise, I would think this was a parody of a haunted house story. If you're looking for genuine chills, check out The Little Stranger, Ghost Story, or The Haunting of Hill House. Don't waste your time or money on this baloneh.

2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

A Phenominal Story!

If you like horror stories, then this is a book to read! But to warn anyone who cannot handle truly extreme stories for various reasons, then I would stay away from it. Sections from this book become very intense and deep in discription. The describes the house in so much depth, that it could give some people the chills. There are also some parts the author describes that would be rather disturbing to some individuals. But in all, for horror lovers everywhere, this story is a must!

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

'Hell House' is a classic

'Hell House' is a classic example of a great haunted house novel. The characters are good and react to each other realistically in every situation from calm moments to situations involving extreme paranormal behavior. Matheson doesn't pull any punches when it comes to the extreme and violent nature of the evil entities in Hell House. Overall, it is a good, traditional haunted house novel. But, be warned: The events that take place in Matheson's Hell House are very extreme at times and may be a little disturbing for people looking for just a quick horror novel to read. In any case, if you want all the scares; violent attacks from spirits, seances, mediums channeling evil forces and a gigantic old house which all that I have listed, and more, takes place, read this book.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Forget This Rip-off

If you hear a humming noise whenever you pick up this book, it's just Shirley Jackson turning over in her grave. "The Haunting of Hill House" makes this book look like the bargain bin rip-off that it is.

"Hell House" is a big "Ho hum" from the beginning: stock characters, predictable plot, and mind-numbing prose. In contrast, Shirley Jackson's book will make you want to sleep with the lights on. . .if you can sleep at all.

Save your money, forget this pale imitation, and go straight for one of the best ghost stories ever written: "The Haunting of Hill House."

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

GREAT FUN AT HALLOWEEN

Much better than the movie - a good supernatural thriller.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Ho hum

This book was written in 1971 and regarding as one of the scariest books of it's time, so I must really be desensitized because this book was not very chilling. I think there was one part in the entire book that I said "Awesome!!!" which is not the proper response in a book of horror. So this book was going to get two stars for the story, but the true horror was not the story. It was the grammatical mistakes. I know it must have been done during the transfer to electronic format, but that is no excuse. So be warned.stay away from this book.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

I am a huge horror movie and horror book fan, I just loved being

I am a huge horror movie and horror book fan, I just loved being scared. However, this book didn't do it for me. There are parts that are definitely creepy, but I expected more from it. I could've also done without some of the sexually explicit parts of the story, I thought that was just gross and unnecessary but I guess that's what freaked most of the readers out. It's a toss up, if you like horror books you may like this.

A Horror Lover's Must-Read

Was blown away by this book the 1st time I read it. Somehow lost the 1st copy I'd had, so I bought another. Foolishly let someone borrow it, & it looks like I'm not gonna get it back. I hope this time I bet to hang on to it for awhile! This is one of the few books I can read repeatedly without tiring of it.

A good read

I enjoyed this book.

Good

This is a good book well written and quite creepy in some instances but if you dont like reading horror i do not recomend this book i am 14 and i got a little creed out reading this book.

Fun to read!

I enjoyed most of it, but not the parts which blasphemed.

0 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Pretty interesting start

Pretty interesting start but then it got a little slow. After that it got better and the climax was just fantastic!!! :)

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Fun to Read

This book is a lot of fun to read. It has a great pace that always keeps you guessing. I really like how everyone goes in the house on purpose knowing what they are doing. The characters are also well developed with completely contrasting points of view. You could sum it up by saying this is a great guilty pleasure and a fast read.

Great

I really liked it, the whole thing, it was scary in parts but very insightful book!

"Came out of the blue"

I had just been introduced to this author and knew he was a horror writer, but i had no idea how scared i would be while reading this. It is the type of story you have to let yourself get lost in...then the true horror will manifest itself through your imagination and this author's truly gifted writing! Very cool!

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great book from 1971

The story still holds up today. Very scary and creepy. Wonderfuly written. Might make you sleep with the lights on.

Scared Me Stiff!

I read ghost stories from time to time and this one is a nerve wrecker...would recommend this for the originality and the incredible story plot; just stay put when you read...got me nervous and I had to put the book down many times..

Decent-QUICK read

It had some great moments. I was pleased with it in that it was just the right length to not get boring.

Awesome

Great story with lots of suspense. A great haunted house story. The ebook needs to reviewed more carefully, there are electronic errors on almost every page. This author is a new favorite.

Great book!

I loved this book. I couldnt put it down.