tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post8126388339894803418..comments2023-09-01T10:14:30.179+01:00Comments on Graeme's Fantasy Book Review: ‘The House of Lost Souls’ – F.G. Cottam (Thomas Dunne Books)Graeme Floryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15411505049326440010noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-13365638215367786152009-06-26T17:47:24.867+01:002009-06-26T17:47:24.867+01:00There is something about a ghost story that hooks ...There is something about a ghost story that hooks me ... if it's told well. I love horror, but some of it is too abrasive and direct, while some of the best ghost stories deal with slowly ramping up the suspense. I'll be keeping an eye out for this one in the future.Rabid Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307255127156087170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-13657221456598081822009-06-24T12:01:51.878+01:002009-06-24T12:01:51.878+01:00The Doctor - I think that's the big difference...The Doctor - I think that's the big difference between horror and ghost stories. Horror has to get in your face right from the beginning if it's going to be effective. Ghost stories have a little time to get under your skin and build up the level of fear...<br /><br />Plinydogg - It is very interesting. A surefire contender for 'surprise find of the year'...Graeme Floryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411505049326440010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-60623161538306192842009-06-21T16:04:09.709+01:002009-06-21T16:04:09.709+01:00Sounds quite interesting!Sounds quite interesting!Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15126093513818104194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-46855502097474374212009-06-19T22:01:56.156+01:002009-06-19T22:01:56.156+01:00Nice review! I've got this on my wishlist at t...Nice review! I've got this on my wishlist at the bookdepository, and you've got my finger that bit closer to the big "buy" button.<br /><br />Re: "Cottam is of the belief that if a character doesn’t know why ... at least not until the time is right."<br /><br />This is the best thing to do when writing a story you intend to be scary. So many horror authors, including ones that I'm a big fan of - such as Brian Keene - do an early reveal rather than letting the mystery and associated fear build. It's like a lost art, yet it shouldn't be.The Doctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034876660046047029noreply@blogger.com