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nerdyprettythings's review against another edition
4.0
I finished this on Sunday and have been trying to figure out how to talk about it. I loved it - the first half of the book creates a really great creepy sense of dread. But this book is deeper than it seems, and I sort of feel like telling you about the allegory the children's TV show Mister Magic represents would spoil the story, so suffice to say I really appreciated reading a book with that representation. I got Cabin in the Woods vibes from some of this and I wanted more of some of the background info, but I really enjoyed this one! There are also Reddit and fanfic posts that are included in this book to show the impact of Mister Magic and really relatable adult looking back at childrens' memory stuff. And now I have the Barney tooth-brushing song stuck in my head.
dannybrown59's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book felt like a fever dream. I really enjoyed it and it was different than a lot of books I've read.
awkwardkatalyst's review against another edition
4.0
Much better than Hide. The ending felt a little weak but it made sense at least. I really enjoyed the creepy-pasta-esk story telling. At one point I was so nervous for the main character that i was hiding under my covers.
lisatee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Don’t really know how to describe this book. I’m pretty sure I had no clue what was going on for most of it! I didn’t love it or hate it. I just ploughed on … waiting for the penny to drop.
I think it did … right at the end but - honestly - by then I’d pretty much stopped caring.
I’m sure it’s right up some peoples ally - but mine not so much.
I think it did … right at the end but - honestly - by then I’d pretty much stopped caring.
I’m sure it’s right up some peoples ally - but mine not so much.
jacqualina's review against another edition
mysterious
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
2.0
mztaraln76's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
bxnnny's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
3.0
this definitely has creepypasta or r/nosleep story vibes. it very much reminded me of the story 1999, specifically. i enjoyed the mystery of val not remembering anything before the ranch but i didn't really feel like much of what was revealed about what happened was very surprising or shocking. i guess i just felt like i was anticipating a lot of it or saw it coming. it didn't really feel very creepy or unsettling for me and some of the relationships didn't totally make sense or hold weight. i think there was potential here, but i didn't feel super satisfied by the end unfortunately. a fun read though!
Content Warnings
Minor: Religious bigotry and Homophobia
ynadavis's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
So many thoughts about this book but also... this is the first time I've ever been WOWED by an audiobook narrator. I don't know what it was exactly, but she really rocked it!
momgoth_'s review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
itsjustchkn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25