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Lädt ... The Sorrow Kingvon Andersen Prunty
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. Essentially, the supernatural cause of several teenage suicides, which is obvious from the outset, this story could have been better written and likely more exciting if told with more show rather than tell. However, there’s something persuasive about the narrative and the concept is interesting. I purchased the e-book because print wasn’t available. Zeige 3 von 3 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
The papers call it "The Suicide Virus." The teenagers of Gethsemane, Ohio, are killing themselves at an alarming rate. Steven Wrigley is trying to survive his senior year of high school, still reeling from the death of his mother and adjusting to life with his father. Along the way, he meets a girl who becomes another kind of obsession: Elise Devon. Elise's secrets keep her distanced from everyone. She has a special place she calls the Obscura. She goes there when she is depressed or angry. The Obscura makes her feel like nothing she's ever felt before. When she loses herself to the Obscura, she fears she also gives herself to something much darker, something much more powerful. Something calling itself the Sorrow King. Who is the Sorrow King? He is carved from wood and bone. He smells like wax, dead leaves, and memories. He travels by moonlight and drinks the sorrow of others. Can love exact vengeance on a monster made from madness, depression, and misery? Or will the Sorrow King bleed the town dry before satiating himself and moving on? Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Together, the two walk night after night, occasionally contemplating the rash of suicides that has overtaken their school like a virus. Steven is somewhat prophetic in that he's written several things in his notebook, even before they happen. He keeps those details to himself as he tries to figure out what the names of the dead kids, the word Obscura, and the Jackthief story have to do with what's happening around him.
Events unfold as the deaths continue and take an occult twist. Plenty of horrific scenes sure to keep you looking for ghosts and spiders add to this well written, creepy tale that while it isn't 'the norm' in terms of content, is certainly refreshingly inventive. ( )