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Summary: Entranced, interested New Englander!
Review: I bought this book a couple of weeks back at a local book store. I guess just the name of the book caught my eye, New England Ghost Stories. I'm from New England, so I wanted to check it out and so far I can't put the book down. I would love to read more of Hans Holzer's books in the near future. He's a great author.
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Summary: Self Promoting
Review: I bought this book hoping for stories of ghostly legends from New England. What I got was some guy who considers himself a ghost hunter that has a friend that supposedly can connect with the ghosts that haunt the places they visit.Reading this book was like watching a TV special, you know the kind, where the magician picks someone out from the audience and keeps on saying "now I do not know you, nor have I ever met you". I really wished I did not buy this book.
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Summary: its ok.........
Review: I give this book only a two star rate. This book is ok, the author I feel is a little repateivtive in his writting. He relies heavy on channeling with very little history if any to back things up. Its interesting and belevable but over all its not a book I would buy new, buy it used. Its still a good read but most of the stories are a bit old.
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Summary: its ok.........
Review: I give this book only a two star rate. This book is ok, the author I feel is a little repateivtive in his writting. He relies heavy on channeling with very little history if any to back things up. Its interesting and belevable but over all its not a book I would buy new, buy it used. Its still a good read but most of the stories are a bit old.
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Summary: Nothing "spine-tingling" about these stories
Review: I had read a few negative reviews about this book before purchasing it because I hoped they were wrong. Well, they weren't. The book is, well, boring and hard to get through because of it's flatness. There are too many details when it comes to "he said, she said" descriptions and not enough detail of the actual hauntings that would draw the reader in, or at least throw a chill down your spine. The cover boasts "Spine-Tingling Encounters with the Phantoms of New England," but I think the made-up ghost stories that are told by campfires and in the dark at sleep-overs are more enjoyable and "spine-tingling" than the ones in this book. I found his story telling to be repetative, as another reader also mentioned. At times I thought my bookmark had been moved and I was re-reading a chapter, but it was just his style of writing repeating itself over and over. Lastly, I'm not sure why this book makes it seem as if ghosts only haunt big, old houses. I'm sure there are plenty of ghosts out there that aren't haunting houses, but I guess Hans didn't hunt down any of those. All in all, if you're looking for a nice book to curl up with late at night in order to get a good scare, this isn't the one. It's not even worth it for those who aren't looking for a scare, actually. Very disappointing.
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Summary: Nothing "spine-tingling" about these stories
Review: I have read many books of this genre, more than one of Mr. Holzer's. This is by far his worst work. The biggest problem is the way that he writes. It is apparent in his other books, but not as prominent. He comes off as if he is the world's best ghost hunter and that his opinion's are fact. Many times he states in the book that he doubts and discredits any person that hasn't in the past had some kind of psychic occurence. There is no history to any "haunt". He and his medium are the only credible people in any story. My overall consenus is that he is getting old and is trying to cash in on a few more books. there was no thought or follow through, just cocky, arrogant fatigue in this book. If you want to read a real good ghost book, check out Citro.
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Summary: Great Idea, Poor Follow-through
Review: I have read many books of this genre, more than one of Mr. Holzer's. This is by far his worst work. The biggest problem is the way that he writes. It is apparent in his other books, but not as prominent. He comes off as if he is the world's best ghost hunter and that his opinion's are fact. Many times he states in the book that he doubts and discredits any person that hasn't in the past had some kind of psychic occurence. There is no history to any "haunt". He and his medium are the only credible people in any story. My overall consenus is that he is getting old and is trying to cash in on a few more books. there was no thought or follow through, just cocky, arrogant fatigue in this book. If you want to read a real good ghost book, check out Citro.
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Summary: It was an O.K. book.
Review: I thought the book was an O.K. book. It didn't sound much like a non-fiction though. I would recommend it to someone who likes ghosts and loves New England. I like the Maine stories best, myself.
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Summary: Not what I expected.
Review: I was more interested in historical ghosts stories or legends of New England. This is a book of some guy that's supposedly a ghost chaser. I was not thrilled by this book.
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Summary: Excellent account of true ghost stories
Review: I would recommend this book to anyone who is truly interested in the paranormal. Not only someone who is interested, but also someone who respects the spirit world. Parapsychology is not always a very respected profession, and it truly should be. Though it may seem farfetched to some, there are many people who can admit to having seen, felt, or heard something that made the hair on the back of their neck stand up. Why should one not believe in what their own senses tell them to be true? This collection of stories is just the tip of the iceberg in experiences with the spirit world. Even if you simply have an open mind, this is an interesting book to read. I would not recommend it to a person who absolutely cannot broaden their mind and horizon.
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