Entertaining NovelSeptember 24, 2008 I enjoyed the story line. It was not riveting, but entertaining and relaxing. Which is exactly what I was in the mood for at the time.
Not what I expectedAugust 16, 2008 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The House Next Door I love Anne River Siddons and have read most of her books. This one left me with a bad feeling. It is not what I expected from this author. I don't like "creepy" books but kept thinking it had to get better. For me, it didn't. There were too many sad things that happened in that house or because of that house. I don't need a happy ending but this ending was beyond awful for me. As soon as I finished this book I gave it away and this is a first for me. I keep every Anne Rivers Siddons book so that I can re-read it. Not this one!
Not her bestAugust 15, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like A.R.S., and although this book kept my attention for the most part, I found parts rather tedious. It wasn't "oh my god I can't sleep" creepy, but actually creepy in a way it was almost believable. The ending, however, left much to be desired. It was like she got tired writing.
I really liked this book.August 13, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Some the the reviewers of the book have not been so intrigued by it's suspense but I was, I liked that it wasn't your normal run of the mill mystery novel. It gave me more than the average who dun it. I admit I was not on the edge of my seat but I was genuinely intrigued by the characters and the mystery that surrounded them and how they dealt with the things that happened in the 'house next door' and what it eventually did to them. The ending was very unusual.
The House Next DoorJuly 15, 2008 3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I first picked up this book in 1983. Twenty-five years later, I can tell you that this book is one of my favorite horror stories.
Anne Rivers Siddon lulls you into a false security, using home and hearth- a false normalcy - and then smacks you with such supreme horror it rocks you. Her secret,I have noticed, is to allow you to believe that honor, faith in love, and hope in friendships will conquer all. Then she takes a small thread with a pointy fingernail and unravels it with absolute glee!
I would recommend this book to anyone wanting a great summer read! (Just make sure the house next door isn't under construction.)
