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rosemwood's review
4.0
What a great book to get into the Halloween spirit. It reads like The Christmas Carol by Dickson. Even mentions the door knocker. It is a fun, nostalgic read. It flows well and the writing is poetic with descriptions of what we remember as young children during the Halloween season.
lizzycatslibrary's review
3.0
I liked this book but I think I was hoping for more. I also kind of blame the audio I listened to. Also admittedly I would listen to this before bed and would fall asleep as I was listening. I liked this and would definitely give it another read next year. I have a feeling that the more times you read it the more you appreciate it. Next time I will go for reading it to myself as opposed to the audio book.
otterkitty's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jessi_2000's review
4.0
“When you reach the stars, boy, yes, and live there forever, all the fears will go, and Death himself will die.” ✨
unhinged_female_protagonist's review
3.0
This was a fun, spooky October read about a group of friends who go on a chaotic adventure through time one Halloween evening. It made me nostalgic for childhood and excited to carve some pumpkins all at the same time!
mintedmango's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
elbell1012's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up
This is one that I never read growing up, but I loved the movie. I'm obviously past the age of the target audience, but I am so glad I finally read this Halloween classic. It's not often you find a book written in the 70s that tackles the way other cultures celebrate the dead in a way that is respectful of their traditions. This book also tackles illness/death of a child in a way that isn't too frightening for children. (AND it takes place in rural Illinois, which you never see)
This is one that I never read growing up, but I loved the movie. I'm obviously past the age of the target audience, but I am so glad I finally read this Halloween classic. It's not often you find a book written in the 70s that tackles the way other cultures celebrate the dead in a way that is respectful of their traditions. This book also tackles illness/death of a child in a way that isn't too frightening for children. (AND it takes place in rural Illinois, which you never see)
ionamcewan's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Interesting but a bit of a fever dream rush through the history of halloween