Customer Reviews

When the Wind Blows

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This was the first book that I read by John Saul. This book was hard to put down. The characters were captivating. I also liked the folklore of the water babies and how it was tied into the story. From the fist chapter on you are hooked into this story. The only thing I didn't like about this book was the loose ends. For example, who took care of Christy after Miss Diana and why did the wind effect people. Also, why did Esperanza do what she did at the end. This is a must read and I look forward to my next book by John Saul.

I Have been a John Saul fan for many years and thought that this was a very well written book. I think it is one of John Saul's best. The character Christine Lyons is very well developed in my opinion. A very chilling book. I would recomend it to other readers

This was the first John Saul book I read and it truly scared me silly! I can honestly say I didn't sleep well at night for a good two weeks! From that moment, I was a devoted fan of John Saul's work. He's an excellent writer and this book was one of the best ones he has written.

With the easiest girl in school and then she asks to be taken home. You think you're going to score, but Miss Easy has turned into Miss Prude. Argh!

Saul had an awesome premise in this book, and he came close to true fear a couple times, yet in the end he flirted with the trigger but never pulled it. Why, John Saul, why? The result is an unsatisfying, boring letdown of a book. I thought he was supposed to be in league with King and Koontz, but if this book is any indication, Saul owns the bush league. The murders are watered-down and PG. The significance of the wind is never explained. So many near scares that after a while you're convinced you will never darken the corner of third base, let alone home plate. Add to that the stiff characters and bad dialogue coupled with the withering suspense and you realize this is one date in need of a merciful abbreviation. Stay away.

If you seek a quick fright then look no further than When the Wind Blows by John Saul. This little novel is typical John Saul which is all you need to know if you want to be scared silly. The story is truly frightening and you may very well find yourself looking over your shoulder as you climb the stairs at night or as you sit alone on a couch corner reading this nightmare of a novel. Saul just knows how to dig in there and scare the ever living bejesus out of his readers. This is why I continue to read his books. I can rely on him to entertain me with a good book that may very well scare me bad enough to sleep with the lights on. If you are looking for a fun fright then give this book a try and start shivering...

This was my first book on cd. I usually buy the books, but since I seem to be spending more time in my car commuting, I figure why not give it a try! Boy am I glad I did. The story itself was quite interesting and was finding myself not wanting to get out of my car. The story is told by Joyce Bean and she was a great reader. I will be looking for other stories as read by her. Just gave the cd to a friend and so far she too agrees. enjoy!

I loved this book. It was so great. The plot was very exciting and suspensful, and the characters were well-developed. We learned their motivations, which is great. I loved the character of Miss Edna. I thought she was spunky, and she made me laugh, though sometimes, she was alittle mean. I also loved the setting of it. The Victorian town,shrouded in legend and mystery. I would have gave it five stars, except that he left a few loose ends, in the book. Such,as why does the wind affect people the way it does? And, who adopted Christie at the end of the story, before the epilouge? Oh, well. Still a suspensful, spooky, book. And a quick read.

If you are a John Saul reader, you don't need a review. You already know how good he is. If you are not a reader already, then get this book and get started. You will be hooked like the rest of us already are.

This was my seventh Saul book. I first discovered him with The Right Hand of Evil. I don't think I can forget this book. The thing about crying was pretty powerful, so many parents cant stand children crying and they get yelled at hit and/or abused for crying. Also the Indian superstition was interesting whether or not its true. (I am very interested in folklore and superstitions as a study mostly.) And being from Los Angeles the "wind blowing" reminded me of the Santa Anas, which is mentioned in the book also.

man this was a boring book. This was like the 3rd saul book i read, and I thought all of his books were great. I geuss i am alone here. This one was slow... dragged on forever about a basment door creeking. I dont get it. What was so scary about a bsement door creeking and a baby crying? i had a hard time staying awake while reading this book. i guess most of the people who wrote great reviews about it read it in the 60s before horror was really greusome and detailed. this book did nothing for me. id rather watch a black and white flick with bad actors and bad special effects.