This is a book review of the novel The Unseen by T.L. Hines. The back flap of the book uses the descriptive term “Noir Bizarre”, and that is a fitting description. While I usually enjoy a suspense or mystery novel, this one had a little bit of a creepy factor to it.
As the story unfolds you learn about Lucas, a loner with an unusual hobby, or maybe I should say an obsession. He hides himself in tight spaces and observes individuals without their knowledge. He makes up imaginary “stories” about the lives of these individuals. While that is a creepy hobby, he never did anything dangerous or interfered in their lives in any other way.
Then the story takes a turn. Lucas meets some unsavory characters, and he begins to wonder if he is being watched. Or worse, is his life in jeopardy?
I must admit that this is not the type of book I normally read, but that is precisely why I finished it. In an attempt to broaden my horizons I am looking for different paths than my normal. It took me until chapter 13 or 14 to become very interested in the story line. At that point it seems the pace really picked up, and I had a harder time putting the book down. The action kept coming and really didn’t slow down for the rest of the story.
I was still left with a few questions after completing the book. Some of Lucas’ story is still a little unclear to me. I would have liked to have seen the author flesh this out a little more. All in all, an interesting, “Noir Bizarre” read.
As the story unfolds you learn about Lucas, a loner with an unusual hobby, or maybe I should say an obsession. He hides himself in tight spaces and observes individuals without their knowledge. He makes up imaginary “stories” about the lives of these individuals. While that is a creepy hobby, he never did anything dangerous or interfered in their lives in any other way.
Then the story takes a turn. Lucas meets some unsavory characters, and he begins to wonder if he is being watched. Or worse, is his life in jeopardy?
I must admit that this is not the type of book I normally read, but that is precisely why I finished it. In an attempt to broaden my horizons I am looking for different paths than my normal. It took me until chapter 13 or 14 to become very interested in the story line. At that point it seems the pace really picked up, and I had a harder time putting the book down. The action kept coming and really didn’t slow down for the rest of the story.
I was still left with a few questions after completing the book. Some of Lucas’ story is still a little unclear to me. I would have liked to have seen the author flesh this out a little more. All in all, an interesting, “Noir Bizarre” read.
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