The Resort
by Bentley Little
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Author: Bentley LittleEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-09-07
ISBN: 0451212800
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Signet
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Book Review: Isolation and savagery
Summary: 5 Stars
The Thurman family of five usually take their summer vacation in their homestate of California but this year is different. Lowell and Rachel, along with their three sons, are attracted by brochures of The Reata, an exclusive spa in the Arizona desert that promises luxurious treatment at unbelievable discount rates. At first everything is as promised with a great staff, great swimming pool and luxurious suites. But soon the Thurmans come to realize not everything is well, as a series of bizarre events start to ruin the enjoyment of their stay. As things worsen, the Thurmans want to bail out but what happens when their car mysteriously breaks down? The Reata is completely isolated in the desert and they have nowhere to go. They are trapped in The Reata whether they like it or not...
This is Little's 16th novel and as someone who has read the vast majority of them I must say I'm extremely impressed with this latest one. The formula is the same: a serene peaceful setting that slowly morphs into one of chaos and horror, but it's done better than most of his other works. For one, "The Resort" was extremely funny. His use of modern street jargon through the lens of his horny teenage characters was bang-on and very up-to-date. And not since "The Store" has he thrown so many wild absurdities in his pages. Some of the characters are priceless, especially "The Activities Coordinator" who will remind you of your worst gym teacher from hell. He splits the guests at the resort into three tribes that are to compete against each other in the most sadistic sporting events imaginable. And bailing out of these sporting events is simply not an option...
The horror is accentuated by the sense of isolation that the guests at The Reata experience, as the resort is nowhere near a major town and with their cars tampered with they have nowhere to go. With the three divided tribes, Little turns his novel into a yuppified Lord of the Flies, with middle-aged men and women turning to savagery in a desperate bid to survive amidst the chaos of the resort. All in all, this is one of Little's best and most chaotic novels. The only major problem I had with "The Resort" is a common problem with his other novels in that the supernatural elements of the story seem out of place and awkward within a setting that is meant to be of reality instead of the fantastical. I know that Little's books require a suspension of disbelief but still an explanation as to the origins of the supernatural would help lend his story more credence. Still, "The Resort" kept me entertained right until the end and wanting more. Many have criticized Little's novels as being too similar but I wouldn't have it any other way, especially when they're this good.
Summary of The Resort
Bram Stoker award-winner Bentley Little cordially invites you to The Resort.Welcome to The Reata, an exclusive spa isolated in the Arizona desert. Please ignore the strange employees and that unspeakable thing in the pool. And when guests start disappearing, pretend it isn't happening. Enjoy your stay, and relax. Oh...and lock yourself in after dark.
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