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louisegraveyard's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
spacebeyonce's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I enjoyed this story but I wasn't a fan of all the microaggressions when it came to black music genres and black artists. But it was still good! Grady Hendrix's books are always fun to read, so I enjoyed the journey regardless.
almondlatte's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
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? No
4.0
simranpahwa's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.75
Read this in one sitting. SO good!!! I listened to the audiobook while reading and it made the experience much better. Loved it! It was slightly too conspiracy for me but overall enjoyable. Especially if you’re into music!
everyotherpageorso's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
iridescentjemz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn’t think I was going to enjoy this at first and thought I’d ending up DNFing but I stuck with it and did end up enjoying it.
I love all the references and nostalgia and it was funny as well as gross at times.I had a feeling Hellstock would end up like Woodstock 99 before Woodstock was mentioned but I didn’t realise how close it would follow some of the real events, down to the poor planning, lax security, fires and SA.
It was a fun story overall but I think you’d need to get the references to fully enjoy it but I’m a casual metal enjoyer so maybe you don’t have to be a full on metalhead. Maybe don’t tell Mr Hendrix a Nu Metal fan (as a chick too) as Nu Metal does get a bit of a roasting. Also please tell me Rob Anthony is a reference to Robert Plant? Or am I thinking too much? It’s a bit of a big coincidence otherwise.
The audiobook is great. Carol Monda does a fab job with the characters and their personalities shone through in her performance.
I love all the references and nostalgia and it was funny as well as gross at times.
It was a fun story overall but I think you’d need to get the references to fully enjoy it but I’m a casual metal enjoyer so maybe you don’t have to be a full on metalhead. Maybe don’t tell Mr Hendrix a Nu Metal fan (as a chick too) as Nu Metal does get a bit of a roasting. Also please tell me Rob Anthony is a reference to Robert Plant? Or am I thinking too much? It’s a bit of a big coincidence otherwise.
The audiobook is great. Carol Monda does a fab job with the characters and their personalities shone through in her performance.
bookishmum's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
bluflowers47's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
salamandar's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mellamoger's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25