My parents recommended this to me because it was one of their favourite childhood stories. To be honest, the only reason why I read it was because I had read A Game of Thrones. 
 It was definitely not disappointing. Every time people tell me they've read A Song of Ice and Fire, I advise them to read this novella as well (you included, my bookworms). 
 It was intense from the beginning till the very end. It wasn't very long, but long enough to scare you even a little bit. The evolution of the main character was amazing. If you're going to judge this saying "it wasn't really horror", then go on. Because the horror of these days is full of blood and gore, but the idea is not that scary. If you think about it, the idea for Sandkings is absolutely terrifying. (view spoiler)[The sandkings were threatening to eat him alive, but he had done that to himself. Also, at the end, when he stops to ask for water and he "reunites" with the yellow bugs and the story is left in cliffhanger, that sent shivers down my spine and made me think of at least 5 alternate endings. (hide spoiler)] 
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