Saying the words “giant snake book” probably conjures up images of some midnight movie cheesefest. Brian Keene could have easily written such a book when he sat down to pen Scratch, his latest stab at self-publishing (originally released as a limited edition hardcover from Cemetery Dance). Instead, he’s taken a somewhat absurd premise and constructed a story with real heart, a novella-length tale populated with carefully crafted characters that force you to root for them instead of the giant serpent we might otherwise cheer on.
In addition to the characters, Scratch succeeds because Keene is writing about more than the fear of a huge snake. He’s writing about fear that we can all relate to, something he sums up in one of the most chilling lines he’s ever written: “There are things in this world that you can’t protect your family from.”
Damn, Keene. Thanks for reminding us.
In addition to the characters, Scratch succeeds because Keene is writing about more than the fear of a huge snake. He’s writing about fear that we can all relate to, something he sums up in one of the most chilling lines he’s ever written: “There are things in this world that you can’t protect your family from.”
Damn, Keene. Thanks for reminding us.
- 10/2/2012
- by Blu Gilliand
- FEARnet
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