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merawlee's review against another edition
4.0
It’s a good story and a new take on the genre. The tension between the characters, the mounting and well paced-action, the claustrophobia of the environment, of not being able to run away, to escape, to be stuck under water, all were well rendered. I did like the novel idea of the alternate “sunlight” source as a way to fight against their foes. The ending was also well written and chilling in its own way.
All in all, a good horror novel.
All in all, a good horror novel.
tessameh's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
puffdiggity's review against another edition
3.5
3.5 Glad to have toured the subs in San Diego - helped a chunk with making this book scarier while reading, I think. I loved the slow burn of the vamps and the sub atmosphere. For a short novel, all the characters were fleshed out enough for me, and I felt connected to them. The bad - the Soviet threat was sooo back burner it almost felt silly to include it. I also wish we got a taste of what the green eyed woman wants. It's clear they are smart and using a strategy, but why? If they didn't have a "leader" and human accomplices, it almost would have been better. Or flesh that out just a teensy bit for us. Regardless, it was a fun read that I enjoyed the audio for a lot.
erindennis's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a fun and entertaining read! Great option for horror fans.
emoo_emuu's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emsmeat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
This book is what I would call "dad lit fic". A serious naval military thriller-esque story with the added benefit of vampires. As a concept, I think the idea of writing "what if there was a vampire on a submarine" seriously is extremely funny. In reality, I found the execution very underwhelming. I cannot remember a single characters name or differentiating characteristics. I can only recall "guy who transferred ships" as having any kind of backstory. At least one man was Black, and I can't tell you if it's the same man. The Cajun cooks were cute though. I'm not sure, I think I wanted this to be so over the top that the book was funny, and while the concept really is, I wanted it to be goofier. I didn't find it scary. I did learn about submarines. I did think I could survive if on that sub. While this might be influenced by what's going on in my life and brain right now, this was so meh to me. 3.0
kmbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
I don't usually like vampires, but I really enjoyed this one. Specifically because the setting of a naval submarine is so interesting! This was a gripping little page turner!
mr_houses's review against another edition
4.0
¿Vampiros en un submarino nuclear en misión secreta? ¿La caza del Octubre Rojo con chupasangres? Póngame más.
Es una novela de concepto pero esta bien completada. Va cogiendo ritmo lentamente para culminar en un Salem's Lot desbocado en el único lugar donde es imposible que de la luz del sol, un submarino en territorio enemigo. Engancha y mantiene un nivel muy correcto. Tampoco se pide más y le añado una estrella porque me atrapó completamente y me robó horas de sueño.
Es una novela de concepto pero esta bien completada. Va cogiendo ritmo lentamente para culminar en un Salem's Lot desbocado en el único lugar donde es imposible que de la luz del sol, un submarino en territorio enemigo. Engancha y mantiene un nivel muy correcto. Tampoco se pide más y le añado una estrella porque me atrapó completamente y me robó horas de sueño.