- Hardcover: 201 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall Trade (Aug 1977)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0130325996
- ISBN-13: 978-0130325990
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.7 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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- #78 in Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Occultism > Satanism & Demonology
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Having watched the original film and the remake that came out this year, I had to get my hands on a copy of this book. Not only had the films wetted my appetite to know more about the events in Amityville, but I wanted to know the real story - and boy am I glad that I went through the trouble to track this book down. Right from the very first page, Anson throws the reader into the thick of things, and within the first couple of chapters the terror that the family experience makes the flesh crawl. What makes this even more impressive is that Anson lets the reader use their imagination a bit, which is more than can be said for most horror writers.
Just when you think that it's not going to get any more scary, and your just starting to think that it won't scare you, BAM! Anson throws in that horrible white figure (trust me, I was scared of that thing!).
So, the bottom line - whether you think this is a true story or not (personally I believe most of what's written here, even if some of it does appear to be a creative liberty) this book is extremely addictive and easily one of the most frightening ever written. You won't realise how much it's scared you until you have finished reading, which won't take very long, since this sure is hard to put down. Don't go thinking that just because the film wasn't scary that this won't be. There are tons of memorably scary moments (most notably the white figure and 'Jodie' the pig friend). Give it a try if you can get hold of a copy.
Just when you think that it's not going to get any more scary, and your just starting to think that it won't scare you, BAM! Anson throws in that horrible white figure (trust me, I was scared of that thing!).
So, the bottom line - whether you think this is a true story or not (personally I believe most of what's written here, even if some of it does appear to be a creative liberty) this book is extremely addictive and easily one of the most frightening ever written. You won't realise how much it's scared you until you have finished reading, which won't take very long, since this sure is hard to put down. Don't go thinking that just because the film wasn't scary that this won't be. There are tons of memorably scary moments (most notably the white figure and 'Jodie' the pig friend). Give it a try if you can get hold of a copy.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The case of The Amityville Horror has indeed stood the test of time in terms opf real life occult stories. Anyone who has even a fleeting interest in the occult or stories of hauntings and the supernatural will love this book and become instantly addicted to the story which is by far superior to the subsequently made film. Jay Anson dispenses with hyperbole and dramatics to present the barest facs of the true story case. The story is gripping from the very first page and you may find, as I did, that it becomes a necessity perchace other two fictional books written on the story by John G. Jones who, although not quite as exiting to read as the origional Anson offering but still highy addictive and fascinating. There has been so much written on this real-life story of a well documented haunting and this book is an ideal place to start to wet the appetite. A thoroughy superb read.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What makes this book more frightening is that this actually happened, 28 days at 112 Ocean Avenue and the family fled and with good reason. The horrors witnessed by this family and spine tingling; the green slime, the figure robed in white, 'Jodie' the pig. Although the book has probably been dramatized slightly the truth is there and this makes addictive reading. You can't imagine how terrified the family must have been and how horrific it was for the priest desperate the help them as the evil struck him with illness and stigmata. Then there are the strange similarities, George Lutz beginning the look like the murderer who lived there before, his family sleeping in the positions the dead lay in. But although what evil lurked there hated them did it want them to leave or not? Every page has something more stunning to keep you reading. I recommend this book very highly to those interested in the horrors at Amityville or just want a spine tingling read. You won't regret it, amazing story.
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Good plot, poorly written.
I was excited about receiving this book, expecting that it would live up to the standards set by the many films and reports of the well known story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Maddy
Useless
I read this book years ago when I was about 13 and really enjoyed it then. 20 years later I picked it up again, hoping it would still have the same effect.
It didn't. Read more
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Published 5 months ago by Aido
Timeless
Amityville Horror is a timeless supernatural horror. It doesn't matter how many times I read the book, or see the film, it still sends shivers down my spine. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Phillip G Jones
Great story
I really enjoyed reading this book. There was much more suspense than the films. Could happily read again and again.
Published 14 months ago by Kittilytta
Thrilling
I bought this book on impulse after watching the most recent version of the film (2005) and doing a bit of background research. Read more
Published 17 months ago by MTarrant
A great horror story
Whilst reading I researched separately the validity of this story and mow lean pretty much towards the hoax theory as probably being the truth of the strange and terrifying... Read more
Published 20 months ago by janien
The Amityville Horror
Well, I loved the films so I thought I'd go ahead and buy the book. I'd heard lots of good reviews and wanted to read more into the true story. It did not disappoint!! Read more
Published 21 months ago by xx-Fairy.Cake-xx
Quick, entertaining read with all the trappings you'd expect
This novel has no literary pretentions, and indeed I could not honestly say that it is a good piece of writing, but it is quick to read, gripping, entertaining, and has everything... Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2009 by dead joe
Amityville Horror
This book by Jay Anson was a great read, it keeps you entertained all the way through, DO NOT READ BEFORE YOU GO TO BED!!
Published on 6 July 2009
Literature at it's best...interesting and fast-paced.
The review on the front cover said "this book will scare the hell out of you", which, for the most part, was true, as I know of people who have been scared by it. Read more
Published on 17 May 2009 by Ms. Alice Penrith
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