This book deserved a movie.

I read this book around 2008 and borrowed it from a friend. I was curious about the storyline and became intrigued by the story of a mansion named Violet Carmilla, a mansion (which was probably near Janda Baik)with a very dark secret.

The atmosphere was haunting, euphoric and mysteriously seductive. From a well known author, his writing was very intended to be investigative while fringing on the otherworldliness. The characters was thoughtful, flawlessly thought and well done. From satiric interpretation of the public's fascinations towards the unknown to vivid imaginary of the psychedelic situation faced by the victims of these nightmare. The ending was not a disappointment either.

However, being a scientist, the scientific explanation offered by the end was not sufficient, too brief, too bland and too uninteresting to describe an intriguing specimen. It deserved a toxicologist input. Even if its fictional but it could have still been even better.

A psychedelic thrilling adventure that deserved it all. It was perfect for those who preferred thought provoking local literature and it deserved a more wider audience than it already have. ( )