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A review by jo_in_bookland
Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Margee Kerr
4.0
The author is a sociologist who decided to travel the world to seek out thrilling experiences and scary places. One was in Toronto, near where I live: The CN tower's Edge walk. She found this much scarier than sky diving. I can see why since you're hanging off a 116 story building for about 40 minutes! She relates this and some of her other experiences while delving into the science of fear - what triggers it, how our bodies react to it, etc.
I think her experiences and the science were well balanced which made for a generally compelling read.
Margie brought back what she learned about fear back to Pittsburgh's Scare House, a "haunt" where she works. She created a bonus interactive extreme scare experience called The Basement. She details parts of this in the last chapter. Seems like a heck of an experience! I didn't understand the part about where people's lip are sewn shut though. What?!? Not literally I imagine!
The author also offers a list of some notable attractions including haunted places, scary entertainment and thrill rides.
Even though I'm not as much of a thrill seeker as I used to be in my younger days, I did enjoy this book.
I think her experiences and the science were well balanced which made for a generally compelling read.
Margie brought back what she learned about fear back to Pittsburgh's Scare House, a "haunt" where she works. She created a bonus interactive extreme scare experience called The Basement. She details parts of this in the last chapter. Seems like a heck of an experience! I didn't understand the part about where people's lip are sewn shut though. What?!? Not literally I imagine!
The author also offers a list of some notable attractions including haunted places, scary entertainment and thrill rides.
Even though I'm not as much of a thrill seeker as I used to be in my younger days, I did enjoy this book.