The Goat


Fiction - Horror
418 Pages
Reviewed on 05/10/2016
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Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite

The Goat by Derek A. Schneider is about Sam Zorah. Sam has always been different. There was something that made him difficult at times, even for himself. He gets amazing bursts of strength that have caused him some serious problems. Although his life is not fine, he does get to meet people who become his true friends and family. Fast forward many years, he is in a relationship with a stripper and soon his whole life changes.

It is this strange strength that gives him a purpose in life. A life in crime gives him a clearer perspective and he finally understands his purpose and what his strength means to him and the people around him. Is he destined for a life of crime? Or he is the hero, The Goat?

The Goat is a fantastic novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat, get your heart racing, and give you a thrill like no other. The novel reminded me a little of Horns, but they are not too similar. It is almost written in the same fashion. The way The Goat is written makes it real and very relatable. I found Sam to be very enigmatic and intriguing. I liked his approach, his way of dealing with problems; it is just so human and real. This is exactly what many of us do. So yes, it is relatable. And it might be the best novel I read this year so far. Awesome and amazing!

Chris Fischer

In a creepy and intriguing new work by author Derek A. Schneider, The Goat is a story that will take readers on quite a dark adventure. Follow the story of protagonist Sam Zorah as he discovers who he truly is. He's always had inexplicable bursts of strength, even as a child, just at the most pivotal moments of his life. One such event lands him with a stint in juvenile hall, where he learns the value of true friendship. When, as an adult, he and his friends have to use his gift in the life of crime that they've entered to survive, the things they are forced to do lead Sam down a path that just might rob him of his sanity. Will he continue to live a life of crime, or will he emerge as something entirely different, and something neither he nor his friends have ever seen before? You'll have to read the book to find out!

I very much enjoyed The Goat. A dark and dramatic tale, this story leads readers down some very twisty and wicked paths. Author Derek A. Schneider has done a great job in creating a fascinating lead character in Sam Zorah, and a story that readers will simply not be able to put down until the very last page has been read. Any reader who enjoys a great work of horror, or just a fantastic book of fiction in general, should absolutely pick up The Goat. I am pleased to recommend this book, and look forward to reading more from the obviously talented author, Derek A. Schneider, as soon as possible.

Cassandra Jenkins

I have read a few books of Derek's. And this book is the greatest. Derek I am ready for the next book.