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adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The premise of a 70s gothic horror is very appealing, and the concept of reading about two of some of the most iconic horror literature's case aside characters as protagonists is promising.
Unfortunately, my enjoyment of this ends there. I came so close to just deciding not to finish this book, but pushed through in the hopes that the ending made the journey worthwhile.
The more enjoyable parts of this novel was reading about the 1970s through the eyes of a character who has been around for so long, and I wish we got a little more of that. The characters didn't feel as though they could fully stand on their own, independent from their originating texts.
I enjoyed the author's prose. It's easy to read but never plain. I found parts of this book very funny, and I was entertained enough throughout. It is very stylish, and you can tell when reading the author is a fan of the 70s aesthetic. I just wish with everything it did, it would have done it just a little bit more.
I am not sure what I expected going into this, if I expected anything at all, but in the end I am left feeling a little disappointed anyway. If you're looking for a breezy and quick summer read with light goth/mid century vibes, I wouldn't not recommend this, but that's as far as I'll probably go.
Unfortunately, my enjoyment of this ends there. I came so close to just deciding not to finish this book, but pushed through in the hopes that the ending made the journey worthwhile.
The more enjoyable parts of this novel was reading about the 1970s through the eyes of a character who has been around for so long, and I wish we got a little more of that. The characters didn't feel as though they could fully stand on their own, independent from their originating texts.
I enjoyed the author's prose. It's easy to read but never plain. I found parts of this book very funny, and I was entertained enough throughout. It is very stylish, and you can tell when reading the author is a fan of the 70s aesthetic. I just wish with everything it did, it would have done it just a little bit more.
I am not sure what I expected going into this, if I expected anything at all, but in the end I am left feeling a little disappointed anyway. If you're looking for a breezy and quick summer read with light goth/mid century vibes, I wouldn't not recommend this, but that's as far as I'll probably go.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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