There's a few otherworldly / supernatural elements to the story that you never get quite to the bottom of, and I'm sure that will annoy a few people (probably the same people who got cross with Bird Box for not showing the monsters), but I found that leaving this aspect to the imagination was far more powerful than explaining it all in detail could ever be. I thoroughly enjoyed The Taking of Annie Thorne which is a creepy thriller with horror overtones and much more going on than the synopsis suggests. As a fan of The Chalk Man, I wasn't disappointed by The Taking of Annie Thorne. All of the characters in the book were stongly developed and the story slowly unravels as you read on but twists away from where you thought it was taking you. Surprising really that it didn't get shunted straight into junk. An old mining town full of folk who don't take kindly to strangers, run down pubs and miner's welfare's and of course the looming shadow of the abandoned pit.
"Dark and creeping and utterly unpredictable, The Taking of Annie Thorne is another triumph of a novel by C J Tudor. Clever horror/thriller with a touch of the supernatural. The price was taken from and on the current date. "C. Tudor nails it again with this clever, disturbing novel where the scars of an old mining community are opened by a slash of cold murder. The Taking of Annie Thorne is a tense thriller that gave me a serious case of the heebie jeebies. There was something missing throughout this book, and a lot had to do with the fact that there was no context for anything that was happening with the characters or what they had found.
"The Taking of Annie Thorne" is so much more than a compelling story – it's a cunning and slippery journey into the unknown. Tudor's writing is exceptional, the perfect balance of darkness and humour that keeps the tension ratcheted while still allowing the reader some breathing space. One night Annie disappeared under very sinister circumstances. I still don't know what went on and why I just think that some of it was down to not having the mythology in place. Those who want to make a difference and those who can't get a job anywhere else. Tudor's debut novel, The Chalk Man, is also still available.
The book opens with a very horrific scene and I just cant get the scene out of my head when I'm reading this book. Recently the village has suffered a murder and suicide; a mother has killed her son and then herself. CJ Tudor's follow-up to her impressive debut is superbly chilling and delightfully creepy. It was probably a terrible idea to start this book right in the middle of a really busy couple of weeks in university. Stop reading this review and go and read the book instead. As King says, if you like his books, then you'll like this. Storytelling like a siren's song: your hair will prickle and stand on end but you won't be able to tear your eyes from the page. I predict this will be a bestseller for 2019 and is ripe for a TV miniseries/drama so add it to your wishlists/preorders now. I've never really liked the term 'page-turner' but this definitely falls into that category. To go along with the present day storyline there is also a past storyline taking place in 1992 and detailing the events that led up to Annie going missing and her return. It's not too heavy (and I don't just mean in the literal sense) – it's a very easy narrative to consume. It's up to Joe to find out what is happening. Joe's sister Annie went missing from her room one night when he was a teenager, only to return two days later, what happened to Annie and Joe after this and is uncovered in the chilling and creepy book. Today I'm going to be posting my review of C. J. Tudor's novel The Taking of Annie Thorne.
But of course, the whole plot and story is rather original and more complex (if compared to The Chalk Man). I thoroughly enjoyed The Chalk Man, so had high hopes for this follow-up book. Again, there are elements of Stephen King's horror/supernatural, and the kind of ghost stories you'd tell your friends at sleepovers, but told in a way that, apart from a few paragraphs, is actually not as graphic as her previous novel in it's gruesome nature, but more psychological; the fear and terror leaks out of the chapters and fills you with an overwhelming sense of dread. It's gory at times (the author does body-horror unnervingly well) but still remains clever. I am delighted to be joining the blog tour for The Taking of Annie Thorne and I have my review for you all here today…. Unfolding a story full of mystery and horror that keeps you in suspense all the way through. A place that used to support a mining community before the pits closed. I would like to thank NetGalley and Penguin Random House UK for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review. His CV is a little creative to say the least but he's quite charming and manages to secure the post. I did have some sympathy for Joe, life hasn't been easy especially after the incident when his sister disappeared, but I did want to give him a shake. However, 48 hours later, Annie came back, but different.
Having read The Chalk Man and very much enjoyed it, I snapped up the chance to read C. Tudor's second novel. The book kept me wanting to turn the pages to find out what happened next. Looking forward to lots more by CJ Tudor... ….. Phew! As the days went by, Joe became aware that something was just not right with Annie. For a mystery/thriller this book contains fantasy aspects and no doubt that will be unpalatable to those wanting a no nonsense book from the genre, my advice would be to give it a shot anyway – I think the book is worth it. You got to read this book, its scary and a few times I was hiding behind my hands lol not daring to read another line but obviously carried on anyway haha, seriously good book, it's thrilling and scary and also funny in parts. I LOVE the way she weaves dour British humour into her characters - because yes, that's what a lot of us Brits are like, we love to take the p*ss and make light of situations, even when they're very dark indeed. I really can't wait to see what she serves for her next course! The Taking of Annie Thorne is chilling and compulsive in equal measure with something that prickles away, niggling at the back of your neck throughout its length. The Taking of Annie Thorne pays homage to King's Pet Sematary (although readers will be pleased to hear that no cats were harmed in the making of this novel), replacing the Indian tribe with an ancient druidic civilisation and transplanting the horror to the English Midlands. I absolutely loved it. In 1992, as a teenager, Joe wasn't one of the popular or cool kids. I just didn't want to put it down. The place has a claustrophobic feel, riddled with unhappy histories between many of the residents and blighted by what feels like a constant stream of bad luck.
Brilliant, can't wait for C J Tudor 's newest book. They are the deepest part of the darkness. He is not at his best. So, let's start at the beginning, the prologue is incredibly gripping and one that sets the tone well for the rest of the book. The reader couldn't help but notice how similar this story and the characters were to her first novel, The Chalk Man, but this novel on its own was very well written and put together. He would be the perfect choice.
Joe's return to Arnhill is met with animosity by most.
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