Often one might think of the horror novel as scary but mostly plot driven, with
minimal character development. Here is a surprise that will help you negate
this sterotype:
Joyland by Stephen King. In
Joyland the author introduces
us to a young college student, suffering from a romantic break-up, who takes a
job for the summer at an amusement park. It so happens that a murder was
committed on a haunted ride, so the attraction indeed becomes haunted! Our
college student not only investigates this murder but also comes in contact with
a young boy who is dying and his mother. Single and beautiful, the young mom not
only suffers from watching her son's fatal illness but also from a love-hate
relationship with her father. This creative, psychological horror-mystery
combines masterful character development with philosophic themes such as death and
dying. The end result is a masterful and memorable suspense novel that has a
powerful "coming of age theme" equal to
The Catcher in the Rye.
A must-read for those who enjoy a fast paced murder-horror-mystery with
powerful character development and artfully crafted psychological themes! -
Henry (Downtown)
Henry's not the only staff member at CPL who liked Joyland. Check out Peter's review here.
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