When the Wind Blows by John Saul
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Book Reviews of When the Wind Blows
Book Review: Great story
Summary: 5 Stars
This was my first book on cd. I usually buy the books, but since I seem to be spending more time in my car commuting, I figure why not give it a try! Boy am I glad I did. The story itself was quite interesting and was finding myself not wanting to get out of my car. The story is told by Joyce Bean and she was a great reader. I will be looking for other stories as read by her. Just gave the cd to a friend and so far she too agrees. enjoy!Book Review: Creepy Tale in a Small Mining Community
Summary: 3 Stars
Been a while since I read a Saul book. I stopped because in every book I've read by him bad things happen to the children. And usually many of them die, including the main child. I can't remember the last book I read by him, but I do remember that I ended up throwing the book across the room and walking away. It's too gut wrenching to read about the children dying. Sheesh.
But that's where he strikes you with that feeling of terror. Seems to be his trademark punch I guess.
I was going through my paperback books, looking for something to read and came across my Saul section. There in the middle was this book and it had no creasing of the spine. I hadn't yet read it. As I opened it and began to read, I reminded myself to not get attached to any of the characters.
The story is set in one of those creepy little mining communities (Amberton) that is named after the mine owners, the Ambers. And yes, people die. Children die. There is a supernatural quality with an old Indian superstition too. They believe people who disturb the mine are actually disturbing the water babies - stillborn Indian babies are placed in a cave by the mine and when the wind blows it is said that you can hear the babies crying for their mothers to come back to them. When the wind blows, bad things happen. Nice eerie feel there. Yep.
I found the Ambers to be freaky in that fingernails on the chalkboard way. My shoulders shifted up in a wince often. And don't expect the story to end in a neat little bow. That is not Saul's way. He leaves you still perplexed about what it is in the blowing of the wind that causes craziness to stir. And you get that hint of more craziness to come.
Overall it's a pretty standard Saul book. One of his older stories actually. I found a few glitchy parts in the details. In the beginning one child is 10. At the end of the book he's 9. He must have discovered the fountain of youth, eh? :P
And I'll suggest again that you get attached to none of the characters. The odds are always in favor of them dying. But the story was interesting, fast paced, and gave a nice shiver up the spine.
Book Review: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a John Saul reader, you don't need a review. You already know how good he is. If you are not a reader already, then get this book and get started. You will be hooked like the rest of us already are.Book Review: Like getting to second base...
Summary: 2 Stars
With the easiest girl in school and then she asks to be taken home. You think you're going to score, but Miss Easy has turned into Miss Prude. Argh!
Saul had an awesome premise in this book, and he came close to true fear a couple times, yet in the end he flirted with the trigger but never pulled it. Why, John Saul, why? The result is an unsatisfying, boring letdown of a book. I thought he was supposed to be in league with King and Koontz, but if this book is any indication, Saul owns the bush league. The murders are watered-down and PG. The significance of the wind is never explained. So many near scares that after a while you're convinced you will never darken the corner of third base, let alone home plate. Add to that the stiff characters and bad dialogue coupled with the withering suspense and you realize this is one date in need of a merciful abbreviation. Stay away.
Book Review: Terrible
Summary: 2 Stars
The story was awful. Just awful. Underdeveloped characters, boring storyline and just cheesy enough to make me cringe. I got this book on CD for a 15 hour drive and was sorely disappointed about 1/2 hour in. This isn't horror writing at its finest, that's for sure.
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