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ghostams's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Absolutely loved this book! It was an insanely amazing mix of folklore, family history, isolating energy, small town vibes, and childhood-level fear. Definitely a book I wish I could forget, just to read again, even though it was terrifying in the best way. Plus, the characters are so unique while being regular folk. Also, the dog doesn't die and is arguably the hero!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Mental illness and Grief
Minor: Racism, Emotional abuse, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, Confinement, Child death, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Domestic abuse, and Death
nyssa_jo's review against another edition
dark
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Death and Emotional abuse
maiagaia's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
This novel is a great example of strong narrator voice. I can see it not working for some people because it's a very distinct style.
This book succeeds in being very creepy and, at certain parts, downright scary. However, like many horror novels, once it begins to explain some of the creepy goings-ons, it loses steam. While I enjoyed the climax and denouement, the rest of the third act was a huge let down. It was simultaneously too much information and not enough. That is to say, it was enough information to demystify things, but there weren't enough interesting answers to keep me intrigued.
Also, Bongo is the best character, though I liked them all.
This book succeeds in being very creepy and, at certain parts, downright scary. However, like many horror novels, once it begins to explain some of the creepy goings-ons, it loses steam. While I enjoyed the climax and denouement, the rest of the third act was a huge let down. It was simultaneously too much information and not enough. That is to say, it was enough information to demystify things, but there weren't enough interesting answers to keep me intrigued.
Also, Bongo is the best character, though I liked them all.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Emotional abuse, and Gun violence
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