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They came to the deserted island to compete on a popular reality television show. Each one of them hoped to be the last to leave. Now, they're just hoping to stay alive, because one of them isn't who he seems, and the island isn't as deserted as it appears. The men will be slaughtered. The women will be kept alive as captives. And before it is over, they will turn on each other. Night is falling, the creatures are coming, and rescue is so very far away...
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.
another great brian keene novel , really enjoyed this one . i recommened it for horror fans, and richard laymon fans.
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Castaways was a quick, fun read. I recommend reading it. I like Keene but his books don't have the suspense and thrill I like to get from books. Especially horror books. I keep on reading him though. The reference to current pop culture in this book make it fun. When I first read the book description I thought "Ugh, what a cheese bag rip off of the current show." I expected it to be very cheesy. Keene manages to avoid the cheese while capturing the "reality" of "reality" TV in a work that is not real :-) Hmm...I think I just managed to really cheese up my own review. Ah well. Pick it up if for nothing more than a book that is easy to read while commuting, waiting in the doctors office or when you are avoiding sex with your SO. :-)
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The story is about a TV reality show obviously based on CBS Survivor. It reminds me of a Jack Ketchum or Richard Laymon story, with good reason. Brian Keene is a big Richard Laymon fan and this book is a tribute to him. The creatures in this story are based on Laymons creatures in Cellar house that were brought here from this Island many years ago.
If you like Richard Laymon you'll enjoy this book for sure.
If you like Richard Laymon you'll enjoy this book for sure.
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