Reviews

Termush by Sven Holm

oatylime's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

4.25

A classic, it feels modern and relevant despite being published in the 1960s. 

It’s oddly detached, direct but lacking input from the narrator. Considering the topic — rich people sheltering from nuclear fallout in a hot-bunker — it’s almost boring. But that is kind of the point. 

I have to ponder about this one for a while, it’s gonna stick with me. 

bookytaunton's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed this 1967 post-apocalyptic novella about guests at a luxury hotel dealing with the effects of nuclear fallout. It’s tense and at times creepy, and only takes a couple of hours to read. I reminded me a bit of Hannah Jameson’s more recent novel The Last.

serafinamariac's review against another edition

challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

ericathj's review against another edition

dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

danimeyer1799's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

3.75

realmagellen's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

5.0

protogen_dianma's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

libsnick's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

saywhatyouwill's review against another edition

fast-paced

5.0

lyn__sea's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

4.5