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The Toy Tree
In idyllic Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, ten-year-old Adrian Williamson is driven by the spirit of an aged oak tree to perpetuate its homicidal history. Its evil began with Adrian's great-grandfather Joshua, who killed his mother one hundred fifty years ago. Under the tree's spell, Adrian rounds up a group of playmates and they hang an innocent girl. Unrepentant, Adrian moves on to kill a deputy sheriff who's on his trail, burn his father to death, and kill another young boy. In a brutal frenzy, Adrian menaces his teacher with a machete.
Who will stop Adrian in his obsessive rampage? Will the Toy Tree's wicked grip hold future generations?
Who will stop Adrian in his obsessive rampage? Will the Toy Tree's wicked grip hold future generations?
- GenresHorror
288 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 1988
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July 6, 2017
I almost gave this book 5 stars just for being a book. The last time I read a book was just under 3 years ago. Since then I have been reading e-books.
It was the touch, the way the pages turned, the feel of a book, getting to use a bookmark, the great cover and most of all the smell. That smell of paper, especially paper in a book published in 1988. Faded in colour with that second hand book aroma. I recommend giving up books and reading e-books to fully appreciate the value of books and the affect on our senses. Have a break then dive in to the richness of books.
Now on with the review before I sound too weird!
The first action with this book is not to read the blurb on the back. It gives away the story, how many deaths there are and who dies. Way too specific and detailed. Although, if you want a quick read then this 15 second blurb will suffice.
The story is about a demon who resides inside a tree and infects and possesses a young boy. This young lad gathers his friends to the tree house sitting atop the demon tree and draws them in to his dangerous and nasty plans. I enjoyed this part of the book as the kids carry out their evil and menacing actions.
What I found annoying was the various characters (kids and adults) constant SHOUTING, screaming and arguing which resulted in an overuse of exclamation marks!!. Never mind a demon kid, the worst part of this community was the interaction between everyone.
About two thirds through the book the focus of the story becomes the local sheriff's and DA's office as they try to find out what is happening in their community. The demon and the evil kids never made another appearance apart from the possessed ringleader in a rushed ending. I did not like this point of view change and wanted to read about the demon kids on their evil killing spree.
The epilogue had a set up for a sequel, Tree House which was published the next year, 1989, although the story does not follow directly on.
It was the touch, the way the pages turned, the feel of a book, getting to use a bookmark, the great cover and most of all the smell. That smell of paper, especially paper in a book published in 1988. Faded in colour with that second hand book aroma. I recommend giving up books and reading e-books to fully appreciate the value of books and the affect on our senses. Have a break then dive in to the richness of books.
Now on with the review before I sound too weird!
The first action with this book is not to read the blurb on the back. It gives away the story, how many deaths there are and who dies. Way too specific and detailed. Although, if you want a quick read then this 15 second blurb will suffice.
The story is about a demon who resides inside a tree and infects and possesses a young boy. This young lad gathers his friends to the tree house sitting atop the demon tree and draws them in to his dangerous and nasty plans. I enjoyed this part of the book as the kids carry out their evil and menacing actions.
What I found annoying was the various characters (kids and adults) constant SHOUTING, screaming and arguing which resulted in an overuse of exclamation marks!!. Never mind a demon kid, the worst part of this community was the interaction between everyone.
About two thirds through the book the focus of the story becomes the local sheriff's and DA's office as they try to find out what is happening in their community. The demon and the evil kids never made another appearance apart from the possessed ringleader in a rushed ending. I did not like this point of view change and wanted to read about the demon kids on their evil killing spree.
The epilogue had a set up for a sequel, Tree House which was published the next year, 1989, although the story does not follow directly on.
November 25, 2017
Ok, calling time of death on this one right now. Too ridiculously boring to continue. On the plus side, I've had no trouble falling asleep every night this week. DNF.
Cool cover though. Really wanted to like this.
Cool cover though. Really wanted to like this.
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