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whatmeworry's review against another edition
2.0
‘The Devil’s Equinox’ is a horror novel with a lot of sex in it. I’m not sure I’d describe it as erotic, but it’s certainly dirty. The plot is slight, protagonist Austin has a shrewish wife and a newborn baby. He meets a sexy woman in a bar, who grants him his most longed for wish, freedom from his wife. Naturally this comes at a cost, but not before Austin gets indicted into the mysterious club his new friend is a member of.
It’s all a bit like on of Dennis Wheatley’s books, but set in contemporary America. There’s lots of bad sex and devil worship and human sacrifice and blah blah blah.
The book is readable but never really interesting, the sex takes up too many of the pages and with a couple of exceptions the horror is dull. I did like the ending though.
It’s all a bit like on of Dennis Wheatley’s books, but set in contemporary America. There’s lots of bad sex and devil worship and human sacrifice and blah blah blah.
The book is readable but never really interesting, the sex takes up too many of the pages and with a couple of exceptions the horror is dull. I did like the ending though.
annarella's review
5.0
I suppose I was in the right mood when I read this book because I had a lot of fun in reading it.
It's quite far from those I usually read but this is an attractive mix of different themes and the writer makes the mix work.
It's very dark and creepy and perfect if you're in the mood for some good horror.
I appreciated the plot, the characters and the style of writing.
It's the first book I read by this author and won't be the last.
Highly recommended unless you're prude so I suppose this won't be your cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
It's quite far from those I usually read but this is an attractive mix of different themes and the writer makes the mix work.
It's very dark and creepy and perfect if you're in the mood for some good horror.
I appreciated the plot, the characters and the style of writing.
It's the first book I read by this author and won't be the last.
Highly recommended unless you're prude so I suppose this won't be your cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
bookertsfarm's review
3.0
So have you ever secretly wished for something horrible. If so, read this book and never do it again. If not, don't. "The Devil's Equinox" is a fast-paced, blood and sex filled novel not for the weak at heart. Austin makes a horrible wish which eventually comes true. And things kind of go downhill from there if you can imagine.
I went into this novel not knowing a lot about it. Sometimes it's fun to go into things blindly. This was a quick read and I did like getting to know Austin, but don't mistake that for liking him. I really didn't care much for any of the characters in this novel but I didn't find that necessary to enjoy it. I do think Regina was quite intriguing and rather scary - I don't think I would befriend her in a bar.
I kept turning the pages to find out what happens next and before I knew it, the book was finished. I would kind of compare it to a B-horror movie which is okay, because sometimes you just want to immerse yourself in something that isn't reality-based. If you like that kind of book, then Iverson is definitely an author you want to check out.
I went into this novel not knowing a lot about it. Sometimes it's fun to go into things blindly. This was a quick read and I did like getting to know Austin, but don't mistake that for liking him. I really didn't care much for any of the characters in this novel but I didn't find that necessary to enjoy it. I do think Regina was quite intriguing and rather scary - I don't think I would befriend her in a bar.
I kept turning the pages to find out what happens next and before I knew it, the book was finished. I would kind of compare it to a B-horror movie which is okay, because sometimes you just want to immerse yourself in something that isn't reality-based. If you like that kind of book, then Iverson is definitely an author you want to check out.
astoldbybex's review
3.0
Thank you to Netgalley & Flame Tree Press for providing me with a copy of The Devil's Equinox in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings: A lot of sex (definitely NSFW), Pedophilia/Child Molestation
The Devil’s Equinox by John Everson is a book that, once I finished, I had to let sit for a day to figure out exactly how I felt. It, without a doubt, did it’s job in terms of being disturbing & causing me to cringe. & I mean that in the best & horrific way possible. Seeing as this is a novel in the horror genre, I 100% want to cringe while reading.
Right off the bat, I was intrigued by Austin & his want for his wife’s death. This is definitely a be careful what you wish for tale, and I’ve always been a sucker for those. I’ve read a few reviews saying that it starts off slow & I do agree, but it’s actually the beginning that held my attention.
The Devil’s Equinox takes you into Club Equinox; a place where people indulge in their pleasures. Some participate in gluttony, while others are participating in very sexual acts. The Devil’s Equinox definitely had Hellraiser vibes & I kept imagining the characters saying, “What’s your pleasure, sir?”
I didn’t feel too uncomfortable reading these scenes, but at times, it did feel like some were written just for shock value. Such as a certain reveal in the last quarter of the read.
For me, I had more enjoyment reading this book for the first half & then I just wanted it to end. Austin’s journey to get to his daughter felt like a drag. Once I headed closer to the conclusion, my attention & enjoyment did make a return.
If you don’t get uncomfortable easy & can handle sexual themes, you may absolutely love this book. For me, The Devil’s Equinox was just average. I didn’t dislike it, but I wouldn’t consider it a favorite.
Content Warnings: A lot of sex (definitely NSFW), Pedophilia/Child Molestation
The Devil’s Equinox by John Everson is a book that, once I finished, I had to let sit for a day to figure out exactly how I felt. It, without a doubt, did it’s job in terms of being disturbing & causing me to cringe. & I mean that in the best & horrific way possible. Seeing as this is a novel in the horror genre, I 100% want to cringe while reading.
Right off the bat, I was intrigued by Austin & his want for his wife’s death. This is definitely a be careful what you wish for tale, and I’ve always been a sucker for those. I’ve read a few reviews saying that it starts off slow & I do agree, but it’s actually the beginning that held my attention.
The Devil’s Equinox takes you into Club Equinox; a place where people indulge in their pleasures. Some participate in gluttony, while others are participating in very sexual acts. The Devil’s Equinox definitely had Hellraiser vibes & I kept imagining the characters saying, “What’s your pleasure, sir?”
I didn’t feel too uncomfortable reading these scenes, but at times, it did feel like some were written just for shock value. Such as a certain reveal in the last quarter of the read.
For me, I had more enjoyment reading this book for the first half & then I just wanted it to end. Austin’s journey to get to his daughter felt like a drag. Once I headed closer to the conclusion, my attention & enjoyment did make a return.
If you don’t get uncomfortable easy & can handle sexual themes, you may absolutely love this book. For me, The Devil’s Equinox was just average. I didn’t dislike it, but I wouldn’t consider it a favorite.
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