Ring is the book that spawned the cult. From here we had the Japanese film, the American remake and now a Korean remake. Then we had numerous sequels both in print and celuloid. So something which grew so big is obviously worth checking out.
Ring is the tale of a video tape which when watched leaves you with a challenge. Complete the challenge inside one week or you die. Simple premise but it works.
First, the writing is beautiful. Suzuki paints amazing pictures of the story as it unfolds. As a piece of literature it does stand up on its own. It's also obvious that this isn't just a slash-em-up horror book. It's more refined than that. The tension builds really well and borrows more from Hitchcock than King.
The context of the characters work though there is a piece of knowledge about the one character which I'm not sure is needed nor do I think it helps you feel for them.
In typical horror film fashion it builds to a nice climax and then leaves the door open for a sequel. Oddly though while it is beautifully written and has good drama completing the book made me forget about it. There was not the reflection I usually feel with such works. Very strange and I'm unable to pinpoint why.
Still it is worth reading and can be picked up for under a fiver at some places and for that you can't complain.
Ring is the tale of a video tape which when watched leaves you with a challenge. Complete the challenge inside one week or you die. Simple premise but it works.
First, the writing is beautiful. Suzuki paints amazing pictures of the story as it unfolds. As a piece of literature it does stand up on its own. It's also obvious that this isn't just a slash-em-up horror book. It's more refined than that. The tension builds really well and borrows more from Hitchcock than King.
The context of the characters work though there is a piece of knowledge about the one character which I'm not sure is needed nor do I think it helps you feel for them.
In typical horror film fashion it builds to a nice climax and then leaves the door open for a sequel. Oddly though while it is beautifully written and has good drama completing the book made me forget about it. There was not the reflection I usually feel with such works. Very strange and I'm unable to pinpoint why.
Still it is worth reading and can be picked up for under a fiver at some places and for that you can't complain.
