Gecko by Jack Priest
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Book Summary Author: Jack Priest Edition: Paperback Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published) Published: 2003-11 ISBN: 0974524646 Number of pages: 340 Publisher: Bootleg Press |
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Book Reviews of the Gecko
Customer Review: Scaly, but not scary
Summary: 3 Stars
It was October and I was searching for some scary reads and GECKO, by Jack Priest, was one of the books I picked up. While highly entertaining, the book was not scary. It was action-packed and fast paced, (almost too fast paced at time). There was very little description - character, scene, setting, movement or otherwise - so I found it hard to really feel like I was grounded in the story. And all the scary scenes I was hoping for were skipped over. You never actually witnessed any of the murders.
The one scene that should've been really suspenseful, the MC Jim Monday strapped down naked in a room with a gecko and a black widow, was more of a flamenco dance than a torture scene. I really liked the story's concept. It was very original and interesting, and I'll definitely be picking up more of Priest's books to find out what else his mind can come up with. But if you're a true horror fan and are looking for something that will keep you awake until dawn, biting your fingers and pricking your ears to hear if there's anyone in the house with you - this book isn't going to cut it.