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A review by slimeandslashers
The Cellar by Richard Laymon
4.0
This book is beyond trashy in every way. However, I found that I just could not stop reading it.
Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of problematic issues with this book. But that is no surprise as that type of thing is part of Laymon's style (or so it seems). This book, and Laymon's work in general, is not for everyone.
I didn't think it was possible to be equally disgusted and entertained by a book -- and, yet, here we are! I wouldn't call this a good book, by any means, but it was a fun book to read regardless!
The Cellar is the kind of book that reminds me of why I love old school horror (and Laymon, in particular). Sometimes his stories can be so absurd that you can't help but laugh and scoff all the way through until the end of the book. Once there, you realize that you had a ball reading it despite the fact that the whole thing was ridiculous. Deep down you know the writing isn't great and the story is over-the-top, but, somehow, you enjoyed it anyway!
And that's where I stand with this book! I am giving it 4 stars for providing me with a mindless good time.
To reiterate, not everyone would enjoy this story and/or his other work. His books do tend to have some really outrageous sexual content. A lot of it can be off-putting. If you are worried, I'd suggest researching this book further and make sure to look up trigger warnings as well.
Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of problematic issues with this book. But that is no surprise as that type of thing is part of Laymon's style (or so it seems). This book, and Laymon's work in general, is not for everyone.
I didn't think it was possible to be equally disgusted and entertained by a book -- and, yet, here we are! I wouldn't call this a good book, by any means, but it was a fun book to read regardless!
The Cellar is the kind of book that reminds me of why I love old school horror (and Laymon, in particular). Sometimes his stories can be so absurd that you can't help but laugh and scoff all the way through until the end of the book. Once there, you realize that you had a ball reading it despite the fact that the whole thing was ridiculous. Deep down you know the writing isn't great and the story is over-the-top, but, somehow, you enjoyed it anyway!
And that's where I stand with this book! I am giving it 4 stars for providing me with a mindless good time.
To reiterate, not everyone would enjoy this story and/or his other work. His books do tend to have some really outrageous sexual content. A lot of it can be off-putting. If you are worried, I'd suggest researching this book further and make sure to look up trigger warnings as well.