Pin is a psychological horror from the decade of decadent depravity - the 1980's; the decade which spawned many of the 'great' paperback horrors sought after on the secondhand market today.
Shout out again goes to Grady Hendrix and the book I just won't stop gushing about; Paperbacks from Hell, because, without this bible of retro horror, I would've never have stumbled upon the captivating and creepy novel, Pin written by Andrew Neiderman.
Pin explores (exploits?) a skewed sibling dynamic seeped in sex, seclusion, and secrecy. Following the untimely death of their parents, Ursula and Leon close the curtains on the outside world and wrap themselves in the comfort of their large home and larger inheritance. Outsiders are frowned upon, unless they're not human... That's where Pin, a plastic body, once their father's (who happened to be a doctor) visual aide in his practice, now, a permanent resident and family member/lover...yeah let that sink in...
Jealousy, possessiveness and a deep longing to want and be wanted are the core themes prominent throughout Pin, yet it's the plastic man himself who steals the show - his 'being' somewhat questionable throughout ... Is he actually real or just real in the minds of the grieving siblings?
Pin is a 'must-read' paperback from hell. I greedily ate up every word and was left feeling satisfied after consuming the final ounce of perversion. I rate Pin a solid 4 (out of 5) stars.
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