Maxwell Anderson and William March - Bad Seed

Pros: A well-written, chilling tale about a monster in a pinafore.

Cons: Somewhat dated now; but still a great read.

The Bottom Line: A spooky little gem of a horror story that deserves a much wider readership. Great for horror fans!

Review: "The Bad Seed" has become famous as a stage play and a motion picture with a dreadful cop-out ending, though Patty McCormack's deliciously chilling performance as the child killer Rhoda Penmark was a delight to watch. Very few people who are familiar ...

Pros: well written, intriguing characters, unique foundation

Cons: flowery language at times

Review: This book is so full of energy that it's hard to stop reading. It's takes place in a "fashionable" atmosphere, with its characters boldly discussing Freud and sex and other town gossip. All of the extra narration that one would think to be...