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product_id: 63790643
title: "MR. X"
brand: "peter straub"
price: "$112"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Books"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/63790643-mr-x
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# MR. X

**Brand:** peter straub
**Price:** $112
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MR. X by peter straub
- **How much does it cost?** $112 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/63790643-mr-x)

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- peter straub enthusiasts

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## Description

MR. X

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## Customer Reviews

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    Multiple confusion horror,crime or fantasy ?
  

*by R***P on 28 January 2009*









  
  
    Peter Straub remains  the closest you get to Stephen King, however Straub does excell in an edge for an eerier atmoshere ! Mr X has  a creepy dark element througout. Straubs literary style of first person , description and sleek metaphors and similies spot on. The story made up with poweful flashbacks as Ned Dunston returns as a grown man from New York to his small town backwater birthplace Edgerton. to his mother Star's deathbed. Eerie horrific  details and experiences of his families existence and heritage are unfolded!Straub remains in peak form as he merges fantasy, paranormal, detective crime and horror. Mr X's 1999  Bram Stoker award Ihave mixed feelings about as I've read better Straub novels.  I found Mr X qute a challenging read  and quite confusing, with to many characters, to many plots and sub plots. Also at over 600pages some what lengthy, yet Straubs talent for compulsion shone through for me to complete it. If you are looking for a slightly bizarre angle to your horror give Mr X a chance. However  do look out for other Straub books as Mr X isn't the easiest read.
  


### ⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Worth a look
  

*by M***E on 21 August 2008*









  
  
    This book is many things, part labyrinthian murder mystery,part horror story which evokes the ghost of H.P Lovecraft , part fantasy tale which not surprisingly reminded me of the Straub /King collaboration , 'Black House'.I enjoyed it ,but at times found it hard going, however,  it was very well written and almost as enjoyable as Straub's finest book , 'Ghost Story'.The characters were memorable , but I sometimes felt that there were too many of them , and I struggled with that. Otherwise , its worth a look!.
  


### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Wild
  

*by A***G on 24 May 2019*









  
  
    I have just finished reading the paperback of this story and it's a wild ride of insanity mixed with secrets, lies and the supernatural.The characters are enigmatic, each playing a weird part that make up the eerie puzzle.  Ned is intriguing and somewhat laidback and certainly accepting of the weird goings on.  The most intriguing and interesting character is the child genius - a story about him would be better.It is atmospheric, chilling and odd.  I m not sure about the ending or the unexpected revelation of an additional (spooky and sad) character.Great writing.Recommended.
  


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