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cosmicpanda's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Child death, and Death
Minor: Medical content
james1star's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This was my first goosebumps book I’ve ever read, I did watch some of the tv adaptations when I was younger but don’t really remember them, and it was generally okay. This story follows our main character Hannah who is feeling lonely and bored until a new neighbour Danny comes into her life but something’s off… he disappears, is pale, arrived unexpectedly… is he a ghost? Well that’s what Hannah believes so she sets out to discover who and what he is. There are some plot twists that I did kind of think might have been the case and it does get a bit dark with topics like death, fire damage and arson, potential gun violence too - I didn’t know it would touch on these things really but I guess overall it’s handled okayish. The story was alright I’d say, I didn’t really like the characters all that much and it did come together in a satisfactory manner. Some of the twists and content I found a little repetitive and telegraphed. However, there was a level of mystery and intrigue to this short book. An average read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, and Toxic friendship
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