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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
It was just okay. Nothing about it gripped me and nothing about it was too bad, it's just that it was kind of bland for me. It wasn't a long story at all but it felt like forever. It definitely has potential and I just wished it had more pizazz.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Horror novella in a small town on Halloween night, 1963. Throughout the novella you fallow several perspectives on the night of the Run, which is an annual event in this town where boys between 16-18 hunt the October Boy a Jack-o-lantern headed scarecrow that comes alive on Halloween night. However the novella goes far deeper and darker then on first appearance. The length of the novella is perfect for telling this story and delivers the story amazingly. The small town is creepy and suffocating while being populating by people that are full of character and emotional depth. I recommend this if you are looking for a Halloween Horror novella with thought provoking aspects and emotional impact.
2.5 ⭐️ Really unique concept, very Halloweeny. But, unfortunately not developed enough. I was left with more questions than answers. The writing style also isn’t my personal favorite
I loved the idea of this, and the prose was fabulous but I struggled to follow the narrative, didn’t get lost in the momentum of the emotions and drama. A shame.
I didn't like the constant pov change. But it was an overall good story. I was interested in it.
3.5 stars
Ok, here's the thing with this novella; although it's beautifully written and very well executed... I liked it but I didn't loved it, and the reason is purely cultural misconnection.
I am from a country where Halloween is being celebrated as massive as in other places just in recent years, so the spooky October vibe failed to land in my Latin American ass, which is such a shame because I would've loved to feel the whole halloween-esque je ne sais quoi everyone is catching after reading this *sad sad sigh*
Ok, here's the thing with this novella; although it's beautifully written and very well executed... I liked it but I didn't loved it, and the reason is purely cultural misconnection.
I am from a country where Halloween is being celebrated as massive as in other places just in recent years, so the spooky October vibe failed to land in my Latin American ass, which is such a shame because I would've loved to feel the whole halloween-esque je ne sais quoi everyone is catching after reading this *sad sad sigh*
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Even though this book was short it felt very incredibly long, and not in a good way
I like that Partridge chose not to explore the whys and how of "The Run". Every year Pumpkin Jack has to make it from the town line to the church at the center of town... but all the boys over 16 have been starved for a week and let loose with knives and clubs to take him out. It's revealed early on that the October Boy holds the life of the last boy to win. So what's the secret to end the madness once and for all? It took a while to adjust to the inconsistent writing style, but once you get pulled into the narrative, you find yourself rooting for the October Boy, not the hateful townies. It's a quick 150 pages with large print, so you can read this one again every year.