This novel had a very juvenile writing style, but was very fast paced. I read it in two sittings, but could have read it straight through if it weren't for my hectic work schedule. It was a thrilling story with lots of paranormal danger throughout, but you never got attached to the characters to feel afraid for them.

Something that I have to appreciate about both the movie and the novel is the originality. In the horror genre I feel it is hard to find something that is not a remake, but Ouija was something new. It might not have been the best or scariest, but it was different.

Overall, I thought this novel was pretty good, but nothing that you should run out and get. I borrowed a copy from the library, and was happy to be able to return it. Don't take it too heavy, it was an enjoyable read and perfect for a read-a-thon! Don't watch the movie though.

Check out my review comparing and contrasting the novel to the film on my blog! http://theprincessgummybearreviews.blogspot.ca/2016/08/novel-vs-film-ouija.html

I watched the movie first, years ago. Reading the book today, it was exactly how I remembered the movie. I will say, the ending left me rolling my eyes. Like what the hell. Gonna have to see if there is a second book/movie. You can't just end the story like that.

Neat premise, but I thought it could've been done better.

creepy but awesome

This book had a lot of potential... the story line was decent, the characters were interesting, and at times there were genuinely scary parts. However, the book lacked details and you were in another scene before you finished the one you were already in! Also, Ouija is the definition of a quick read. The writing was very plain and simplistic. I felt like if it was a little longer as a story and less like a death checklist I would like it a lot more.

"As friends we gathered,
Hearts are true,
Spirits near,
We call to you..."

I am so disappointed. I have a deal with myself to read books before I watch the movies. Sometimes this is a great idea and sometimes, it's just not. I think this is one where the movie....might....be better than the book. I'm not sure, I haven't seen it yet, but it has to be better.

The only good suspenseful moments in this story are when the kids are suddenly not acting right - when Debbie's moment came, that was a bit creepy. Otherwise, there was too much telling and not enough build up. Jump scare type moments just don't translate well on paper and so they didn't feel scary or creepy in this story. The explanation, I think, would look better on screen but felt silly and unrealistic in the book - as each stage played out, it got more and more unrealistic.

I'm disappointed because a good Ouija board story could be so much more.

This was just meh, but then so was the movie. I think if this were flipped and the book came first, it would have been much better. There was potential with the back story, but it just didn't come to fruition the way I hoped.

2.5 Perfect book for Halloween, film is much better though. The writing could have been way better because I didn't really feel the horror of it all. It's an okay book, I would just suggest watching the movie.