Ygor
by Lee Murphy
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Author: Lee MurphyEdition: Perfect Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 2009-03-22
ISBN: 0966770404
Number of pages: 324
Publisher: Defining Moments
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Book Review: Mary Shelley Would be Proud
Summary: 5 Stars
I'd read Mary Shelley's original back when I was in high school. I've seen a dozen and one different film versions. I've read what the Dean of Horror has had to say about Dr. F.'s creation in his book Prodigal Son and the two sequels. I've pretty much read and seen just about everything I could about old Frank, even watched the Munsters, seen 'em all, lots a times. I've even seen the campy, stupid television shows about his bride. So really, is it possible to do a new take on Ms. Shelley's story?
I didn't think so, but being a fan of the man created from body parts and also a fan of Lee Murphy's (I'd read and liked his three George Kodiak books, Heretofor: Unknown, Where Legend's Roam and Naitaka) I was pretty sure I was going to like this book, even if I didn't find anything new or original about the big guy in it.
First off let me say I was way wrong about not finding anything original in YGOR. I don't know how one could be more original. Mary Shelley's story told from YGOR's point of view, what a delicious idea. I wish I'd thought of it. I bet a lot of horror writers out there are going to be slapping themselves upside the head when they read this book. What a great idea! And it had been out there all these years waiting for somebody to think it up. All it took was a writer with a vision. Okay, I'm laying it on a bit thick here, but that's probably because I finished the book about five minutes ago and enjoyed it more than I can say.
But a word of warning for Lee Murphy fans, if you're expecting the kind of action you've come to expect with the Kodiak books, you'll have to wade through Ygor's trials and tribulations before you get to the good stuff. You know, the killing and the action and the plain old excitement you've come to expect from Lee's work. But there is a consolation prize and that is that Ygor is fascinating as get out. I was well and truly captivated by this guy. Ygor is an individual for the ages, so is Mary Shelley's monster. We all have a special place in our hearts for the monster. Now, thanks to Lee, we can make room for Ygor too.
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