It's a recitation of the man's dislikes, especially his dislike of people he perceives as having different sexual orientations. For example, this book starts with several chapters consisting almost solely of the killer's internal monologue. Campbell is a master of horror fiction, but his books less often depend on King-like special effects. Ramsey Campbell has often been called the "British Stephen King." I'm not sure about that. I will never sit on a bus again without wondering if someone is having paranoid, delusional thoughts like those of Horridge. Ramsey writes some beautiful lines, coming up with excellent lines like 'As loud as an insomniacs blankets.' (I hope I remembered it correctly) Any writer or reader could learn from this master of horror. Even though he is evil, he does not believe himself to be so. You really see his journey, from a paranoid person with serious delusions, to a homophobic person, to a killer.
Someone once told me that the villain is just the good guy from another perspective. We see through other eyes, like the painter, Fanny (whom I liked very much).
We see how every person and thing is seen as trying to trick him or undo him. From the homophobic and paranoid Horridge, we get the mind of a very sick person. Each character is fully realized, and I found myself flying through the pages. The story alternates between characters, giving a true peek into many minds. I can see why Campbell is hailed as one of the best, if not the best, at his craft. This story is very much grounded in reality. It does not rely on the supernatural or sparkly vampires. If you are looking for a novel that can teach you what the elusive 'voice' really is, you need not look any further.
With masterful storytelling, Ramsey Campbell shows what it takes to be a master of voice. While the main character is homophobic, and he does evil deeds upon evil deeds, the character believes in what he is doing. From start to finish, we are given a glimpse of what it must be like to be paranoid of all around us.
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