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Title: An original work of horror
Review: First off, be warned, Simmons can be extremely graphic. This is not a book for the faint of heart. He spares no expense in depicting some truly vile and horrific images. Some of the passages are extremely vivid and disturbing. I think, at times, Simmons is overly explicit in some of his descriptions, which is the only complaint I have with this book.That being said, this is, overall an excellent book. I was hooked within the first few pages. His writing is straightforward, and strongly evocative. I have never been to Calcutta, or any place like it, yet I had no problem envisioning it Simmons has a talent for making the reader feel for and fear for his characters, something that is lacking in most books of this genre.This is one of the most original horror books you will ever read. I recommend this book, and as I have read the entire Hyperion series, anything else written by Simmons.
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