The House on Orchid Street [Mass Market Paperback]

T. M. Wright (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 322 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843950900
• ISBN-13: 978-0843950908
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,849,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The author speaks..., December 8, 2003

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T.M. Wright (Honeoye, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The House on Orchid Street (Mass Market Paperback)

Yes, I'm T.M. Wright, and I wrote this book, as well as 29 others: At one time, Amazon.com had a space for the author of a book to include some remarks about it: that doesn't seem to be the case, now. Be that as it may (and it certainly is), I note that some reader/reviewers have complained that the book is "elliptical," or "confusing," or "full of plot holes": hell, it depends on the reader, doesn't it. There are no plot holes, no questions left unanswered in "The House on Orchid Street"--it all depends on how closely you care to read the book. Perhaps some of you find the pacing slow. I understand that. I build atmosphere slowly; my characterization is slow and deliberate; my plotting (when there IS a plot) is, as well, slow and subtle. I've been called a writer of "quiet horror," so if you're expecting Richard Laymon from my books, you'll have to read Richard Laymon (who was, by the way, a wonderful guy), not T.M. Wright.

I'm not here to defend this book. It is its own defense, and that is at it should be. If you hate the book, I'm sorry you wasted your money. If you liked it, loved it--thank you. It spoke to you. As I just did.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It was allright, March 22, 2005

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Dying in August "Junkie" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The House on Orchid Street (Mass Market Paperback)

I didn't feel like I missed anything with this book, it just didn't appeal to me. I didn't find it scary and I never really cared about the characters. There was some cool imagery and I like the idea of the house being moved and the ghosts from the street coming with it. I also liked the way he told the story. I just never cared about anyone so in the end I felt nothing. It read fine, and as I always say, reading is a personal experience and just because it did not strike a chord with me does not mean it won't strike one with you. If anything I admire the style and quality of the writing. I will probably check out something else by this author in the future.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A master of subtle chills, July 30, 2004

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Doctor Futurity - See all my reviews

This review is from: The House on Orchid Street (Mass Market Paperback)

T.M. Wright has been a favorite author of mine for years. When a new T.M. Wright book hits the stands I know I'm in for a chilling, haunting good time. House on Orchid Street has stayed with me since I read it earlier in the year: a fascinating and complex story of people haunted by ghosts and ghosts haunted by something even worse. The atmosphere, pacing, and character development all work wonderfully. Read it now, and don't stop here. Continue to enjoy the bizarre and beautiful worlds of T.M. Wright.