Reviews - The Amityville Horror

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The Amityville Horror

Jay Anson

3.35 AVERAGE

hatterxerxes's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH

Was creeped out

If you look at this as the work of fiction it so clearly is, it's not bad. It's actually pretty gripping in places, even if it starts to feel a little repetitive and padded out as the days of the Lutz family's stay at Amityville pile on. Overall, I'm torn - it was a solid read and I don't regret it, but I also feel like it's a cash grab that shouldn't exist in the first place. I'll go 3/5 because, as a story, the good mostly outweighs the bad. It's decent schlock.

jaeee_reads's review against another edition

3.0

The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson is a fast-paced retelling of the supposed real-life paranormal experiences of the Lutz family, who moved into a house with a dark history. The book blends fact with some eerie storytelling, creating an unsettling atmosphere. While it’s often criticized for exaggeration and questionable truth, it’s still a gripping read for fans of haunted house stories. The tension builds well, though the writing can feel a bit dated and repetitive at times. Overall, it’s a quick, spooky read, great for those who enjoy supernatural tales.