Weave Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Title of book: Sinema – The Northumberland Massacre Author: Rod Glenn ISBN-10: 1600471560 ISBN-13: 978-1600471568 Synopsis: A winter's tale with a sting. There's a newcomer to the small Northumberland village of Haydon...a charming novelist and film buff, researching a crime thriller about a serial killer on a rampage in a remote Northumberland community. The only trouble is, it's a work in progress and it's going to be non-fiction. 392 innocent men, women and children stand in his way to achieving a sadistic dream. As the worst winter in more than a century approaches, can two investigating police officers trapped with the terrorised residents stop this monster? It’s a well known fact that the song ‘Sympathy for the devil’ by The Rolling Stones was inspired by the book ‘The Master and Margarita’ by Mikhail Bulgakov. I can honestly say after reading ‘Sinema’ by Rod Glenn, I think Mick Jagger might reconsider, believe me, Behemoth has nothing on Han Whitman. ‘Sinema’ tells the story of Hannibal ‘Han’ Whitman, enthusiastic movie goer, a friendly and happy go lucky kind of man and homicidal maniac but you can not help but like him which was the hardest part about the book, all the village members liked and accepted Han and the fact that he is planning their demise makes it hard reading but compulsive reading. Han Whitman is not a complicated character which sounds odd considering his ‘dream’ but he is very clear on what he wants to do and how he is going to do it, never blaming anyone, he does what he wants to do, a mass murderer without an excuse, its quite refreshing on some level, on other levels even more disturbing. A great read but an unsettling one, but that to me is the sign of a good book, it stays with you for a long time and this book really does stay with you. Rating: 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Great review Gyre, this one is definately going on the 'wish list'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esiotrot Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Sounds good but disturbing Great review Gyre and well done Rod! You should add this to the review on Amazon - the book already has a 5 star rating. This book was already on my wishlist - off to move it up a few notches. Kx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 Thanks everyone, I just added my review to the amazon page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGrayUK Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 And I don't believe my teach when he says more reading can make you spell better... Brilliant Review - heard of ciao? You get money for posting reviews on there, and the pennies you get add up (it's decided on what people rate and views). Other ciao users can also comment on your reviews, like on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I posted a review on there once, and got 'feedback' from someone, criticising it, and tell me to check out other reviews to see what to write! It put me off for life! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kehs Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Synopsis from Amazon A winter's tale with a sting. There's a newcomer to the small Northumberland village of Haydon . a charming novelist and film buff, researching a crime thriller about a serial killer on a rampage in a remote Northumberland community. The only trouble is, it's a work in progress and it's going to be non-fiction. 392 innocent men, women and children stand in his way to achieving a sadistic dream. As the worst winter in more than a century approaches, can two investigating police officers trapped with the terrorised residents stop this monster? My Thoughts Wow! A terrifying blood and gore thriller that will really give the reader pause for thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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