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rockyc5's review
dark
tense
medium-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
1.0
JUST WATCH THE MOVIE. Scott Smith also worked on it and the plot is just better.
It's well and tightly written, defines Midwestern Noir, but for me this book SUCKS! I couldnt put it down but I also had to keep looking away! The guy is horrible about his brother and brother's dog. The story leaves you cold. The whole thing feels purposeless and meaningless. Bad choices all around.
It's well and tightly written, defines Midwestern Noir, but for me this book SUCKS! I couldnt put it down but I also had to keep looking away! The guy is horrible about his brother and brother's dog. The story leaves you cold. The whole thing feels purposeless and meaningless. Bad choices all around.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Animal death, Fatphobia, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Gun violence and Pregnancy
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Medical content
jadedmirror's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I read this book because I really liked Scott Smith's novel The Ruins. I enjoy his writing style but when he decided to kill his brother I had a gut wrenching feeling from then on that didn't stop till I finished the book. Also the dog scene wasn't necessary. He could have tried to put the dog up for adoption. It's obvious they weren't even trying to give the dog a happy home. He was stuck outside chained up all the time . Overall I just started hating the main character from the way he treats his brother, to the dog, the sheriff... Dude was not a good dude. When I finished the novel I just felt bad lol. Definitely left an impact, whether that be bad or good, right now I can't say.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Murder, Gun violence, and Death
whatssarahreading's review
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, and Murder
gellyreads's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The first half of this book was an absolute slog. It picked up, but God. Hank is disgusting and I wanted to hurt him throughout the entire book. He should've never been married or had kids. This book made me keep thinking "men should be stopped" and not for the reasons the author wanted me to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Animal cruelty, Murder, Animal death, Sexual content, Death, Blood, Gun violence, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, and Alcohol
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