Come Closer by Sara Gran

 

Come Closer by Sara Gran 

I gave Come Closer by Sara Gran 4 out of 5 pages. This is a short novel leaving the reader with a tremendous amount of unease. The reader is introduced to Amanda, the main character who thinks she has the perfect life with her husband Ed. Amanda is a well-adjusted woman, working a high paying job and being the picture-perfect wife. All of this changes the day, they hear an odd, continuous, tapping within the loft. It only seems to effect Amanda and then it is all downhill from there with Amanda being taken on the ride of her life.

While a short novel, there was a lot packed into the pages. Vivid descriptions are laid out from page to page and horror ensues as Amanda continues to give in to her demons. While reading Come Closer, goosebumps were the norm as the story left a lot of chill and uneasiness as the author describes the trials and tribulations of Amanda and the spiraling of her white picket fence life. The story offered a different view, focusing on the internal voice of Amanda and how she views the various events happening, rather than the outside view and description of the characters. Despite the events Amanda is going through, I took a liking to her as she developed. I am not sure what that means about me but I felt like Amanda started to come into the person she really was while not under the thumb of Ed and the expectations of society.

I would highly recommend this short story as it is an easy, flowy read with the intersection of horror and supernatural. The perfect read for Halloween!