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I am glutton for punishment or maybe just an optimist. Perhaps both. Either way, I keep hoping to discover a hidden gem somewhere in this Richard Matheson collection of short-stories only to find myself continually disappointed. Dress of White Silk comes pretty darn close but is not without its flaws.
Now Die In It is a great title and one of the few positive takeaways from this story about a home invasion. Matheson does have a good ear for dialogue, which drives much of the narrative.
A married couple receives a phone call from a stranger, looking to speak with someone named Don Tyler. At first they believe the caller is mistaken because the husband's has a different last name: Don Martin. The caller is convinced that he has the correct phone number and then threatens to kill the husband. After hanging up, the wife insists that they involve the police. Before they can take any immediate action the doorbell rings...oh no! The killer is on their doorstep! There is no tension or suspense at all. The meagre plot that unfolds is silly and the "twist ending" is pure stupidity. Another misfire from Matheson.
Oh no, I was hoping for a bit of thriller there, LOL.
ReplyDeleteI've noticed that you read many Richard Matheson's last month, and thought about doing little research on his works, but apparently, he's not that worth after all?
Matheson tricked me into thinking this story was going to develop into an entertaining thriller and I totally fell for it again. Don't waste your time on this one but he has some other horror stories that are quite creepy such as "Dress of White Silk."
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