a great sequel--admittedly harder to follow but with some elements that add additional dimension  the first book sometimes lacked. i didn't expect it to take such a queer turn (i swear, i wasn't trying to read something queer this time, it just happened) but it added great dimension to prior's character. i am also unsurprisingly fascinated with sarah and i'm glad barker spent more time exploring the female characters and this and the ghost road. i couldn't pull any quotes because it was a library copy, but i promise there are some great ones, particularly revolving around the central motif of the titular eye in the door!