Annihilation (6 points)

The book Annihilation is a revelation of a book. This book follows in the weird category for the horror genre. A reason being that the book follows that type of category is that the main characters go into an area known as Area X. A coastal zone known as Area X, seems very sketchy to begin with. It just sounds like the book belongs in this category. 

So I found that book was interesting because of how it describes the plot. The plot is one filled with plot points that resemble a horror story. A fear being the expedition that took place. It is one that has twists and turns in the book. The characters within a certain period of time die off. So the four characters are very interesting. Each one of them has a role to play in their expedition. 

The narrator is a botanist who witnesses the events that occur. A psychologist who is part of the group. It is more interesting that a psychologist needs to come on an expedition. I think it shows how fragile the characters become in the story. The psychologist also shows that the mental state of other people will always need help. Their leader as well is most interesting about that aspect. 

Other character in the book is the surveyor. Usually when going on an expedition, a surveyor is there to guide other people in a group. It is their job to guide them through the unknown. In real life and not. The expedition would be tougher without a surveyor. 

My final thought on this book is that it is incredibly different from other horror books I have read. In fact, I am arguing that this is one of the best examples of real horror. A book that is horrifying because of the story and characters involved in the story. Even the title Annihilation, is terrifying to say because of the fate of the characters. So I can say that this is a must read. I tell the reader that this blog is the true definition of a horror fiction.