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akookieforyou's review against another edition
2.0
*2.5*
I didn't grow up reading Goosebumps, or much of anything really until I became a teen, but I did watch the TV show, and I even owned some of the DVDs. So I was optimistic going into this, while keeping in mind that it's intended for young children. Sadly, I didn't really enjoy my experience. I still think this book is good, just not for me. The dummys are pretty creepy, and there was even a plot twist about halfway through the book that I didn't expect. However, the two main girls were pretty annoying, they made it hard for me to empathize with them. I might try out some of the other Goosebumps books in the future, if only just to satiate my curiosity.
I didn't grow up reading Goosebumps, or much of anything really until I became a teen, but I did watch the TV show, and I even owned some of the DVDs. So I was optimistic going into this, while keeping in mind that it's intended for young children. Sadly, I didn't really enjoy my experience. I still think this book is good, just not for me. The dummys are pretty creepy, and there was even a plot twist about halfway through the book that I didn't expect. However, the two main girls were pretty annoying, they made it hard for me to empathize with them. I might try out some of the other Goosebumps books in the future, if only just to satiate my curiosity.
cre8tivebeauty's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
gentlemanbeggar's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
fictional_arsonist's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
⭐ 10/10
dxfnx_25's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
yes. I am rereading night of the living dummy books to prepare for the movie. yes it is a great idea.
briesespieces's review against another edition
4.0
there’s a reason why this is one of my all time favorites! never a dull moment and such a scary good read from beginning to end i’m a happily spooked girl right now. AND SLAPPY IS ALSO HAPPY (iykyk)
rkking's review against another edition
4.0
I recently got a bit of the nostalgia bug when thinking back to the Goosebumps books I read as a kid. Goosebumps, and by extension the Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark series, definitely introduced me to the genre of horror. After Goosebumps I moved onto classics like Dracula and Jekyll/Hyde, then on to the gown up stuff throughout my life and to this day. Well, this nostalgia bug got me wanting to re-collect the original 62 run of Goosebumps books, and in their first run printings because of the amazing covers. Perhaps the best part of the series was the covers. Next up;
#7 Night Of The Living Dummy
Here, we are introduced to arguably the most famous of the Goosebumps monsters, Slappy the Dummy. Or are we?
There is a bit of a bait and switch going on in this story. I won't spoil what I mean, but those familiar to the story know the different take that goes on compared to what you expect the book to be about. But it does serve as an origin story to Slappy the evil ventriloquist dummy, and in his introduction I noticed the storytelling getting a slightly darker tone to it. There's even a scene where a dog gets strangled!
Night Of The Living Dummy is one that certainly tickles the nostalgia strings, and for anyone interested in revisiting the Goosebumps series, this one is a must.
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#7 Night Of The Living Dummy
Here, we are introduced to arguably the most famous of the Goosebumps monsters, Slappy the Dummy. Or are we?
There is a bit of a bait and switch going on in this story. I won't spoil what I mean, but those familiar to the story know the different take that goes on compared to what you expect the book to be about. But it does serve as an origin story to Slappy the evil ventriloquist dummy, and in his introduction I noticed the storytelling getting a slightly darker tone to it. There's even a scene where a dog gets strangled!
Night Of The Living Dummy is one that certainly tickles the nostalgia strings, and for anyone interested in revisiting the Goosebumps series, this one is a must.
Join the RK King readers' list for an exclusive FREE short story, plus inside info, musings, promos and more: RK King Writes