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Disturbia (Paperback)

by Christopher Fowler (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Time Warner Paperbacks (10 Jul 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0751519103
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751519105
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 286,090 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't interupt me, I'm reading, 16 Feb 2006
By Snapdragon (London) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Disturbia (Paperback)
One day I'm going to contact Christopher Fowler and ask for commission. I read this book (in one sitting) a couple of years ago and have recently re-read it, and subsequently recommended it to everyone. Even people who don't ususally read (and I mean people who's book collection consists of a First Aid book and the Yellow Pages) have read and loved it.
I don't know if the other reviewer was expecting Trollope or Dickens (in which case I can understand the disappointment) but it does just what it says on the tin.
It's a fast paced thriller, good twists and lots of London atmosphere. I love it becasue it's so visual (why hasn't it been made into a film??), a real page turner, and great if you're sitting on the sofa with a stinking cold and a big box of chocs. A real Londoners book. Buy it, you won't be disappointed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT NOW !, 28 Mar 2000
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This review is from: Disturbia (Paperback)
Picked this one up by mistake - but I didn't regret it one bit. Fast paced, excellent storyline, beautiful ending and some good strong characters. I'd never heard of Fowler before - but I'll be keeping my eyes peeled from now on.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great build-up, disappointing ending., 6 Jan 2003
By Ian Macdonald "twomax" (Perth, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This is the third Christopher Fowler novel I've read (the others being Spanky and Psychoville) and like these other books, I've been left a little bit disappointed on finishing it. There's just something missing.
The storyline, which concerns a student who has been set a series of 'Treasure Hunt' type clues by the gentleman leader of an extremist club, has the unfortunate male running around London throughout the course of one night a la Anneka Rice. Instead of winning some cash from Kenneth Kendall however, if successful, he earns the right to publish a book which would expose the League of Promethius for what they really are. Oh and he also gets to live. If unsuccessful, or if he cheats, his friends or family are at risk of being killed.
I have to say the clues are extremely difficult, unless you have an in-depth knowledge of London history, but I can claim with great smugness and satisfaction that I managed to solve the first clue (but none of the others!)
The narrative for the first nine tenths of the book is riveting and I found it difficult to put the book down. Unfortunately the ending wasn't able to top off what had gone before and I was disappointed with its anti climax.
Having said that, the book gets a four out of five for being relentless throughout. I'd class this more of a thriller than horror though.
If you're thinking of trying out Fowler's work, then this is as good a book to start on as any.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best Fowler novel so far !!
Disturbia takes you deep into the London that most of us pass by without a second thought. The whole story is given a macarbe feel to it and very moody and atmospheric, you can... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2005 by cmunk5

2.0 out of 5 stars A Beach Book for Psychogeographers?
Robin Cook meets Robin Cook? Unfortunately, this book is not so much psychogeographical thriller as a poor attempt at the supermarket-counter-novel genre, filled with dead prose,... Read more
Published on 11 Jul 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Ackroyd or Sinclair it ain't
After the first few pages you might think you've stumbled upon a writer who can be placed alongside Peter Ackroyd, Iain Sinclair or Christopher Petit as an explorer of the... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Another blinder
After finding Spanky about 6 years ago, I have become absolutely addicted to Mr Fowlers work. Disturbia was yet another fantastic book that I read in a day - more fool me, when... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2001 by tony.g@rodneyfitch.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars Gives you bad thoughts
Wow! I've never really thought I'm a vindictive person but Christopher's characterisations certainly bring out the worst in me. Read more
Published on 3 May 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but let down with a weak ending
This is a fine book, don't get me wrong. The prose is tight and atmospheric; the plot is nice in terms of twists and the characters are well developed (if a little stereotyped)... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2000 by Mr. Andrew Dennis

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book I've Ever Read
After having picked this wonderful book up by accident , i do have to say that Christopher Fowler just might be one of the best writers i have seen, fast paced and well thought... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm not to sure if I liked it.
I picked up this book, thinking it was about young adult computer hackers, stupid me. After reading the first few chapters I was ready to give up, but no the next chapter got me... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars Ordinary thriller
After reading Psychoville, I thought Disturbia would be just as good, but, alas, disappointment. This book claims to be like Speed -- non-stop action -- but it was more like... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Ordinary thriller
After reading Psychoville, I thought Disturbia would be just as good, but, alas, disappointment. This book claims to be like Speed -- non-stop action -- but it was more like... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 1999

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