Hello and welcome to our podcast where we talk about the latest books and share our thoughts and opinions about them. Today, we’ll be discussing “All Hallows,” a novel written by Christopher Golden.
The story is set on Halloween night in 1984 and follows the lives of the people living in a neighborhood. The author uses an interesting narrative technique, where each chapter is told from different points of view of kids, teens, and parents in the neighborhood. Despite the number of characters involved, the author does a fantastic job of keeping them differentiated.
The story is well written and has all the right elements of horror, with creepy children appearing and integrating themselves into the groups, and many people dying. The atmosphere of the story is perfect for the Halloween season, and the setting of a spooky forest adds to the overall creepiness.
However, there are some issues with the narrative, with some readers wanting more backstories on some of the characters. The author covers too many social issues in the book, which makes it seem more like a drama than a horror story. These issues include adultery, alcoholism, financial woes, homosexuality, racism, bigotry, kids being confronted with the sins of their parents, and pedophilia.
The book has all the elements of a frightening story, but it fails to deliver the intended horror. Despite this, the story is still engaging and fast-paced, making it a perfect read for the spooky season. The author, Christopher Golden, is an excellent writer, and while this book may not be his best, we still recommend giving it a read.
Overall, “All Hallows” is a unique and enjoyable book that combines horror with drama. The story is well-written, and the characters are well-developed, but it falls short of being a truly scary book. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, spooky read that doesn’t rely on jump scares, then “All Hallows” is definitely worth checking out.
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