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The Suburb Beyond The Stars (2010)

by M.T. Anderson(Favorite Author)

3.52 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0545138825 (ISBN13: 9780545138826)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

Scholastic Press

series

Norumbegan Quartet

review 1: sci-fi/fantasyA strange book that follows the adventures of Brian and Gregory, who are supposed to be planning the next Game of Sunken places for the Thusser and the Norumbegans. However, when they go to find Gregory's cousin in the woods, they realize that the Thusser are not playing by the rules. Instead, they find a community where the houses are taking over, literally taking over the lives of the residents in preparation for a Thusser occupation. At the end of the novel Brian and Gregory finally figure out what is going on, and set off to try to fix it. I think this is definitely a novel that needs to be read after the prequel. It did not stand on its own very well, and frankly kind of freaked me out. I'm not easily disturbed by novels, but something about the houses c... moreonsuming people made me extremely uncomfortable. I didn't identify with either of the characters, and it was difficult at times to figure out what was going on without having read the other book. I didn't enjoy this book at all.
review 2: Wonderful! "The Suburb Beyond the Stars" is just as great as the first book in this series, "The Game of Sunken Places." M.T. Anderson's imagination is delightfully horrifying, and the creatures he brings to life in this book are disturbing and original. The author also kept me laughing through even the most brutal and suspenseful scenes. This series is a masterful blend of horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and comedy. I also appreciate that even through the chaos and fear, this is still a story about friendship. I can't wait to see what happens to Brian and Gregory next! less

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