Showing posts with label sixties. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sixties. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa     160 pages

From Goodreads:


On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, the young sorceress Sabrina Spellman finds herself at a crossroads, having to choose between an unearthly destiny and her mortal boyfriend, Harvey. But a foe from her family's past has arrived in Greendale, Madame Satan, and she has her own deadly agenda. Archie Comics' latest horror sensation starts here! 

My Review:

This dark, horror rendering of the traditionally peppy Sabrina series is very interesting. Full of Satan-worshiping witches, hellish creatures, death, and revenge, this comic is not for the faint of heart. I can't say I really loved the illustrations, but the story was interesting, new, and definitely out there. It's worth a look if you like the dark, creepy retro take on classics.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

The City

The City by Dean Koontz
398 Pages


Dean Koontz's latest is set in the late sixties and is narrated by a young african-american boy.  As we follow the narrative the boy relates his life with his mother, estranged father and grandparents.  He is visited by a mysterious woman who describes herself as the city and sends him prophetic dreams of the future.  Soon the boy is on a course leading to a battle of good and evil.

While I was reading this book I found the writing to be very similar to Stephen King.  It is an enjoyable tale.