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Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix
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“Horrorstor" by Grady Hendrix is a parody on the horrors of working retail.

Ask me about the torture of retail and I will tell you it's all true. I lived this horror for the last six years of my retail career. Pure big-box horror! It wasn't the customers or the employees that gave me the creeps. I was a master of both service and HR by then. No! It was the company culture that gave me nightmares! Still does...

Orsk Furniture Superstore in Cleveland, OH is experiencing unexplained product damage when the store is closed. Employees arrive first thing in the morning to a store in complete disarray but nothing is captured on surveillance video. Store management is in a tizzy and corporate has scheduled a visit!

The night before the 'big visit' three employees agree to spend an overnight shift in the store to investigate the strange occurrences. Will they be able to get to the cause of the reoccurring damage? Will they be safe inside the locked store? Will they still be there in the morning?

This is my second Grady Hendrix book and I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed this blast from my past! I loved how Grady Hendrix turned a 'haunted-house' story on its head and into a dark, creepy, stinky, big-box nightmare. Creative, creepy fun with humorous and twisty chapter introductions about the various Orsk products and their interesting uses.

I listened to the audiobook with voicing and narration by Tai Sammons. Bronson Pinchot narrated the creepy chapter introductions with bizarre aloofness and believability!

The ending was simply perfect and aptly portrayed the retail corporate culture for the money hungry zombies they are!
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Reading Progress

October 27, 2021 – Started Reading
October 27, 2021 – Shelved
October 27, 2021 – Shelved as: to-read
October 27, 2021 – Shelved as: audiobook
October 27, 2021 – Shelved as: horror
October 27, 2021 – Shelved as: hunorous-fiction
October 27, 2021 – Shelved as: ghosts
October 27, 2021 –
page 51
100% "Humorous and absolute Grady!"
October 27, 2021 –
51.0%
October 28, 2021 –
66.0% "Getting pretty creepyyyyy..."
October 29, 2021 –
100.0% "Call me crazy but I really enjoyed this horror story...must be the connection to my 'retail horror' days! Lol...

Full review & rating to come!"
October 29, 2021 – Finished Reading
October 30, 2021 – Shelved as: library
October 30, 2021 – Shelved as: read-in-2021

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message 1: by Rebecca (new)
Oct 31, 2021 12:01AM

Rebecca Fantastic review Terrie! I have always been intrigued by this book. Sounds like something I would enjoy 🖤🖤


message 2: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 12:12AM

Terrie Robinson Thanks, Rebecca! I do enjoy this authors creepy and quirky writing but he's definitely not for everyone. I have deep roots in retail so this story was of specific interest to me. It did not disappoint! :-D


message 3: by Michael (new)
Oct 31, 2021 12:43AM

Michael David (on hiatus) Oooh this sounds like a fun one, Terrie! Fantastic review! I wasn't a huge fan of The Final Girls Support Group, but I may have to look into this one.


message 4: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 12:52AM

Terrie Robinson Thanks, Michael! It brought many nightmare memories to mind for me. I chose not to read The Final Girls Support Group but I will continue to binge Grady's backlist... :-D


message 5: by Jayme (new)
Oct 31, 2021 01:09AM

Jayme Love this review! ❤️ I have been meaning to try this one! 🥰


message 6: by JaymeO (new) - rated it 2 stars
Oct 31, 2021 01:38AM

JaymeO Great review Terrie! I didn’t love this one as much. Glad it was a winner for you!


message 7: by Kerrin (new)
Oct 31, 2021 02:28AM

Kerrin Fun review, Terrie. I worked in a big box store during college. That was enough for me.


message 8: by Margaret M - (having a challenging time (new)
Oct 31, 2021 02:41AM

Margaret M - (having a challenging time and on GR as much as I can) Great review Terrie. Sounds great for me


message 9: by Terrie (last edited Oct 31, 2021 02:20AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 02:16AM

Terrie Robinson Thanks so much, Jayme! 😂 It hit a sore spot in my retail life but was such an unexpectedly fun listen. It's OTT for sure and I enjoy those different type reads. Grady is an author I enjoy! If you take it on, I hope you enjoy it, too.


message 10: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 02:59AM

Terrie Robinson Thanks, JaymeO! I completely understand your perspective on this one. I loved it for the parody of my 40 year career experience in the retail environment. It made me smile.


message 11: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 03:00AM

Terrie Robinson Thanks, Kerrin! Big Box was the worst for me…my worst nightmares😵‍💫


message 12: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 03:01AM

Terrie Robinson Thanks, Margaret! Look forward to your thoughts on this one…


message 13: by L.A. (new)
Oct 31, 2021 03:03AM

L.A. Sounds intriguing, Terrie! Great review!


message 14: by Kaceey (new)
Oct 31, 2021 03:14AM

Kaceey Fantastic review Terrie! Sounds great!💕


message 15: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 03:15AM

Terrie Robinson Thanks, L.A.! I enjoyed the crazy horror ride of this one. It was wild😵‍💫


message 16: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 03:27AM

Terrie Robinson Thanks so much, Kaceey💖


message 17: by Christina (new) - added it
Oct 31, 2021 04:33AM

Christina Wonderful review, Terrie! I am intrigued.


message 18: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 04:36AM

Terrie Robinson Thanks, Christina! I have a VERY long retail career so this was a big parody bite for me. And and even bigger laugh!


message 19: by NILTON (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 04:48AM

NILTON TEIXEIRA Great review! I enjoyed this book.


message 20: by Sunflowerbooklover (new)
Oct 31, 2021 04:57AM

Sunflowerbooklover Wonderful review Terrie!! So glad you enjoyed it!


message 21: by Kay (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 06:49AM

Kay I'll have to try this one. Great review Terrie.


message 22: by preoccupiedbybooks (new)
Oct 31, 2021 09:31AM

preoccupiedbybooks Fantastic review Terrie, glad you enjoyed it!


message 23: by Pat (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 11:32AM

Pat Yay, I’m glad you loved it - awesome review Terrie 😊!


message 24: by Holly (new)
Oct 31, 2021 01:50PM

Holly B Great October read and wonderful review Terrie!


message 25: by Regina (new) - added it
Oct 31, 2021 02:22PM

Regina What a fun review, Terrie! This is one of Hendrix's novels I haven't gotten to yet. I'll flag it for my Halloween horror binge next year and be sure to check it out on audio. xo


message 26: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 02:44PM

Terrie Robinson NILTON wrote: "Great review! I enjoyed this book."

Thanks, Nilton! I just left a comment on your review...so glad you liked it, too.


message 27: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 02:45PM

Terrie Robinson Kendall wrote: "Wonderful review Terrie!! So glad you enjoyed it!"

Thanks, Kendall! It was creative...


message 28: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 02:46PM

Terrie Robinson Kay wrote: "I'll have to try this one. Great review Terrie."

Thanks, Kay! I would love hearing your take on it when you do read/listen to it.


message 29: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 02:47PM

Terrie Robinson preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Fantastic review Terrie, glad you enjoyed it!"

Thanks, Fran, and I'm glad I enjoyed it, too!


message 30: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 02:48PM

Terrie Robinson Pat wrote: "Yay, I’m glad you loved it - awesome review Terrie 😊!"

Thanks, Pat! Excuse me while I go check out your review...


message 31: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 03:02PM

Terrie Robinson Holly wrote: "Great October read and wonderful review Terrie!"

It was a fun read for sure. Thank you, Holly!


message 32: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 31, 2021 03:05PM

Terrie Robinson Regina wrote: "What a fun review, Terrie! This is one of Hendrix's novels I haven't gotten to yet. I'll flag it for my Halloween horror binge next year and be sure to check it out on audio. xo"

Thanks, Regina! I just discovered that you might want to take a look at a physical copy, as well. The graphics will lend to a better reading/listening experience! I wish I had know this before I dug into it! Happy Halloween!


message 33: by Melissa (new) - added it
Oct 31, 2021 04:18PM

Melissa ~ Bantering Books Excellent revew, Terrie! I've heard this one is a horror gem! I'm glad it was doubly-horrific and entertaining for you since it brought back your real-life nightmares. Happy Halloween! :)


message 34: by Kat *is catching up* (new)
Oct 31, 2021 08:09PM

Kat *is catching up* You have my respect for working higher up the chain in retail. My younger years were largely spent in retail and I have some horror stories of my own! I'm glad this resonated with you in a good way. Awesome review, Terrie! :)


message 35: by Sheyla ✎ (new)
Oct 31, 2021 10:58PM

Sheyla ✎ Great review, Terrie!


message 36: by Debbie (new)
Nov 01, 2021 06:08AM

Debbie W. Fascinating review, Terrie! Such an interesting concept! I did enjoy this author's The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, so I might have to check this one out! Oh, wait! I have a horror story just looking at all the books on my WTR list! 😱


message 37: by Allison (new)
Nov 01, 2021 04:24PM

Allison Faught I’m so happy you enjoyed this one, Terrie! Great review!! 😊


message 38: by Michelle (new) - rated it 2 stars
Nov 01, 2021 04:54PM

Michelle Yay! I am so glad you enjoyed this, Terrie! Wonderful review! 💜


message 39: by Yun (new)
Nov 01, 2021 06:49PM

Yun Great review, Terrie! This sounds fun and interesting! So glad you enjoyed and connected with it on a personal level! :)


message 40: by Fran (new)
Nov 01, 2021 08:08PM

Fran Terrie...awesome review! Retailing sounds like a challenging, frustrating job!💖


message 41: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 01, 2021 09:43PM

Terrie Robinson Kat wrote: "You have my respect for working higher up the chain in retail. My younger years were largely spent in retail and I have some horror stories of my own! I'm glad this resonated with you in a good way..."

Thanks, Kat! I had a great career in retail and many fond memories I still hold close at hand. It's the corporate culture that I could never wrap my hands around. I was a bit of a challenger when it came to the rules... :-D


message 42: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 01, 2021 09:43PM

Terrie Robinson Sheyla ✎ wrote: "Great review, Terrie!"

Thank you so much, Sheyla!


message 43: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 01, 2021 09:49PM

Terrie Robinson Debbie wrote: "Fascinating review, Terrie! Such an interesting concept! I did enjoy this author's The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, so I might have to check this one out! Oh, wai..."

Thanks, Debbie! I laughed at your last sentence and appreciate LOL moment from it! I enjoy this author's creative writing and hidden meaning in each of them. One thing I discovered about this one, after the fact, is that the physical book holds some added graphics that the reader could miss out on if only listening to the audiobook. This could be one where 'listen and reading along' may work best. Just an FYI...I hope you enjoy it as much as I did if you decide to take it on.


message 44: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 01, 2021 09:50PM

Terrie Robinson Allison wrote: "I’m so happy you enjoyed this one, Terrie! Great review!! 😊"

Thank you so much, Allison! I'm glad I enjoyed it, too.


message 45: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 01, 2021 10:02PM

Terrie Robinson Michelle wrote: "Yay! I am so glad you enjoyed this, Terrie! Wonderful review! 💜"

Thanks, Michelle, and I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy it! So glad there are enough books out there for all of us to enjoy the ones we love and 'agree to disagree' about the ones we don't. XOXO


message 46: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 01, 2021 10:03PM

Terrie Robinson Yun wrote: "Great review, Terrie! This sounds fun and interesting! So glad you enjoyed and connected with it on a personal level! :)"

Thanks, Yun! It was crazy fun and my past retail work-life made it even better.


message 47: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 01, 2021 10:06PM

Terrie Robinson Fran wrote: "Terrie...awesome review! Retailing sounds like a challenging, frustrating job!💖"

Thanks, Fran! Retail is hard work but I loved it...I worked hard and loved my Team. Corporate BS just isn't for me, though. Never has been and never will be because I care too much about doing the right thing...


message 48: by Nancy (new)
Nov 03, 2021 01:20AM

Nancy Terrific review, Terrie! This one sounds fun.


message 49: by Libby (new)
Nov 04, 2021 10:44PM

Libby Another wonderful review, Terri, ... in the workplace, no less. And hearkens back to your days in retail. I can only imagine the real-life horrors you must have dealt with on a daily basis :-)


message 50: by Terrie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 04, 2021 11:26PM

Terrie Robinson Nancy wrote: "Terrific review, Terrie! This one sounds fun."

Thank you, Nancy! And it was very fun. I love this author's wild ideas.


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