I find that the scariest and most horrific things are usually those caused by human nature, not something supernatural. It would be hard to actually classify this book, but it definitely falls within the horror category. The emotions that are conveyed by his narration is perfect and horrifying at the same time. His voice is perfect as the elderly, curmudgeonly Dick. Salzman narrates the Audible version of this book and does his usual fantastic job. Dick has obviously done some things that are truly horrific and early on in the story, you just know that things aren't going to end well!
The author has written the book in such a way that sometimes you aren't sure what is real and what is inside Dick's head. This story looks at the horrors of war, PTSD, and the demons that can haunt people. In order to get his story, Alan helps Dick escape the Home where he is living out his last days. Alan is a young Boy Scout, just looking to earn a merit badge by getting a story from Dick. Dick is a Korean War veteran, still fighting the demons that followed him home.
This short book will definitely stay with me for a long, long time.
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