oddly's review against another edition
5.0
Truly an underrated and neglected horror author, Ken Greenhall and this book should be considered classics in the genre.
The book doesn't scream for attention but instead has an insidious heartbeat always just beneath the surface. I was constantly surprised by the insightful comments from the characters that really got to the core of human behavior. Greenhall had a real eye for what makes people the way they are and the human condition.
For being so slim, this volume really packs it in and took me several days to read, though you definitely could devour it in one sitting. There is just a lot to unpack!
The story follows Baxter, a psychopathic bull terrier (my diagnosis). He tries to figure out people and live the life he wants to live, the life he believes he deserves, even when the people who own him seem to be getting in the way.
Baxter is not the only narrator, though. For only 139 pages at a small trim size, there is a whole cast of other human characters offering their voice to the page and the reader is given a look into the workings of their vicious, lazy, neurotic, thoughtless, and truly unique minds.
To my mind, this is truly a master work.
I am looking forward to getting my paws on his other reissues from Valancourt.
The book doesn't scream for attention but instead has an insidious heartbeat always just beneath the surface. I was constantly surprised by the insightful comments from the characters that really got to the core of human behavior. Greenhall had a real eye for what makes people the way they are and the human condition.
For being so slim, this volume really packs it in and took me several days to read, though you definitely could devour it in one sitting. There is just a lot to unpack!
The story follows Baxter, a psychopathic bull terrier (my diagnosis). He tries to figure out people and live the life he wants to live, the life he believes he deserves, even when the people who own him seem to be getting in the way.
Baxter is not the only narrator, though. For only 139 pages at a small trim size, there is a whole cast of other human characters offering their voice to the page and the reader is given a look into the workings of their vicious, lazy, neurotic, thoughtless, and truly unique minds.
To my mind, this is truly a master work.
I am looking forward to getting my paws on his other reissues from Valancourt.
ghostinthepages's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
2.0
Wasn't quite what I expected from the title. it was just alright
night_shift's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tyler_j's review against another edition
3.0
That was very disturbing. The ending, due to personal reasons, made me throw the damn book. TW
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I hated every character, even the dog. Often went like "wtf?" Though at times it made me think...in horror. I don't think I'm ever rereading that. I'm having trouble deciding on a rating, so if it changes...slimeandslashers's review against another edition
5.0
What a wonderful, underrated work of fiction that makes you wonder what animals may really be thinking…or plotting!
For more in-depth analysis of Hell Hound, check out my full review on my blog: http://kelsiexplains.com/hell-hound-review/
For more in-depth analysis of Hell Hound, check out my full review on my blog: http://kelsiexplains.com/hell-hound-review/
propamanda's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes I read something that I know is great but I can’t really enjoy it because I’m just too sensitive about doggies. 😥😥😥
bunnicula_'s review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think it’s unfair to say this book is about a murderous dog. The dog doesn’t have our human code of ethics and morals. It’s also pretty sad in the end.