Huge DisappointmentNovember 6, 2007 Admittedly I didn't even bother to finish the book. About half way thru, which was almost painful, I gave up the ghost, so to speak, and put it down. I have never done that before. I was impressed w/ the author's pedigree & assumed a similar style to that of which she should be accustomed (that of her mother's) ... namely specific facts and date based upon personal experience and/or research. So much of it was hearsay. No basis of honesty. Believe it or not, I really wanted to like this book.
Good book to readApril 17, 2007 I borrow this book from my younger brother tonight and read it in one setting. It is interesting reading and there are some really neat pictures in it. This the first of any ghost story type books that I have read and maybe I will read some more. Though I have never been a ghost story book reader, I do believe that ghost or spirits are all around us. And if you talk to them and truly listen with an open mind, you can hear them talking back to you!
Incredibly goofyAugust 22, 2006 8 out of 16 found this review helpful
I bought this book for research for a novel, and am not overly impressed with it. She seems to believe just about everything she is handed, with a lot of "imagine if...!" type of space wasting speculation,not terribly interesting. Additionally, the writing reflects this breathless viewpoint and is over the top with a lot of exclamation points. She could have used an editor to tone down much of this bad writing, which only detracts from an already weak starting point. Some of the stories were interesting but much of what is in here takes rather a stretch to believe a supernatural influence, and ultimately I didn't find it terribly convincing.
Shiver Up My SpineJune 28, 2006 3 out of 8 found this review helpful
Ms. Rule does it again. She clearly has found her calling.
Tops!June 16, 2006 5 out of 10 found this review helpful
Leslie Rule has a way with a spooky tale. She probably comes by this naturally since her mother is Ann Rule, the best true crime writer in the field.
