Goosebumps HorrorLand #4: The Scream of the Haunted Mask
by R.L. Stine
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Author: R.L. StineEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-01
ISBN: 0439918723
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
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- ISBN13: 9780439918725
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Goosebumps HorrorLand #4: The Scream of the Haunted Mask
Book Review: "Scream" Raises the Stakes in a Surprisingly Different Sequel!
Summary: 4 Stars
It all began with the first "The Haunted Mask", quite possibly the best entry in the original Goosebumps series. It's a story of innocence, torment, grotesque evil, and love. A classic Goosebumps book and a MUST read.
This book, "The Scream of the Haunted Mask", does a respectable job as a sequel, although it is very different. Here, Stine switches to first-person point of view. He raises the scares and thrills early on, and even supplies some gruesome details and disturbing scenes that deviate from the comfort zone of his earlier works. Oddly enough, the story isn't always about the mask, either. But he captures the mood and scenic details well (such as the creepy farm where Carly Beth works), allowing the reader to feel the story in a way that I haven't seen in Stine's books in a good while.
There are plenty of surprise revelations and twists that give the book a lot of energy, and in some parts I was caught in a little dread. It was a shock that at age 22, a Goosebumps book had my pulse racing a bit! It's a comfort to know that Stine can still surprise and scare his readers. Some parts are kind of creepy and unsettling, such as when Carly Beth revisits the shopkeeper, or when she hears the ominous sounds coming out from the farmlands...
Another nice treat is that Stine includes some really human moments. I won't spoil it for you, but there is another symbol of love, and it's a touching moment. Carly Beth remains smart, caring, and we feel for her.
As for complaints? The story ignores the events of "The Haunted Mask II" and apparently the very end of the original. Carly Beth and Sabrina could've been fleshed out somewhat more to have a greater sense of their emotions. Lost is the gloominess and subtlety of the original, as a fast pace and thrills galore are necessary to entertain today's young readers.
Overall, this was a fufilling read. Expect a different formula and tone from the original. But if you like "The Haunted Mask", you should check it out. Not bad!
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