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kayjones820's review
4.0
A quick read, I've always loved shorter chapters because they really help speed the process along. An enjoyable little story that left me feeling kinda sad at the end.
jessie_roz's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mangocska's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bean0530's review
4.0
This was interesting. Very unsettling. I like unsettling so I mean that in a good way. A part of me wished it was longer so I could have seen the ending reaction, but I'm glad it ended how it did. It made it all the better.
jo_in_bookland's review
2.0
2.5 stars
I really wanted to love this horror novella contribution between Mr. Boden and Mr. Lutzke as I can't stop raving about Of Foster Home and Flies by Chad Lutzke.
I know I'm in the minority here, but I didn't connect with the main characters, two young boys. The tone of the story is almost robotic and the very short chapters contribute to this. This might very well be intentional given what the story is about, but it didn't quite work for me. I think if we got to "really" known the boys, it would have been different. Obviously the story resonated with many, so you should give this novella a try if you're curious about it - it's a very quick read.
I really wanted to love this horror novella contribution between Mr. Boden and Mr. Lutzke as I can't stop raving about Of Foster Home and Flies by Chad Lutzke.
I know I'm in the minority here, but I didn't connect with the main characters, two young boys. The tone of the story is almost robotic and the very short chapters contribute to this. This might very well be intentional given what the story is about, but it didn't quite work for me. I think if we got to "really" known the boys, it would have been different. Obviously the story resonated with many, so you should give this novella a try if you're curious about it - it's a very quick read.
mickdsmith's review
5.0
damn near perfect in its painful poignancy. “September was worn down to the ribs...”
rock_n_reads's review
5.0
I'm writing this review at 3:00 a.m. because my night owl heart can't rest until I share how much I loved it. Here's where I drop a fact about myself that you might not know yet-I'm a natural born crier. I know when to keep it in check, but when I'm moved by a thing of beauty I can't always hold it in. This small book is one of those things for me.
I absolutely loved every minute of this read, and I'm glad I went into it without reading other reviews ahead of time. This book can be considered "horror with a heart", and I'd highly recommend it to any newbies to the genre, or anyone who is under the impression that horror is only terror and gore. Boden and Lutzke have created a story with beautiful prose, and the perfect amount of tension to keep me turning pages at lightning speed. There were moments that gave me nostalgia, brought a smile to my face, and had me questioning what the finale would bring. I don't want to give much of the story away, as I think it is best to go into this one blind.
It's no secret at this point that I adore books and other forms of media that give me "all the feels". I'll expose myself to my favorite tearjerker films and songs repeatedly, despite the heartbreak. Out Behind the Barn falls into the category of books that took me through a gamut of emotions.
Books, like other forms of art, are never read the same from one person to the next. One of my favorite parts of reading the reviews is seeing all of the different views and reactions that each reader had. I look forward to others' thoughts on this book, and I'm planning to acquire every piece of work from these two authors.
I absolutely loved every minute of this read, and I'm glad I went into it without reading other reviews ahead of time. This book can be considered "horror with a heart", and I'd highly recommend it to any newbies to the genre, or anyone who is under the impression that horror is only terror and gore. Boden and Lutzke have created a story with beautiful prose, and the perfect amount of tension to keep me turning pages at lightning speed. There were moments that gave me nostalgia, brought a smile to my face, and had me questioning what the finale would bring. I don't want to give much of the story away, as I think it is best to go into this one blind.
It's no secret at this point that I adore books and other forms of media that give me "all the feels". I'll expose myself to my favorite tearjerker films and songs repeatedly, despite the heartbreak. Out Behind the Barn falls into the category of books that took me through a gamut of emotions.
Books, like other forms of art, are never read the same from one person to the next. One of my favorite parts of reading the reviews is seeing all of the different views and reactions that each reader had. I look forward to others' thoughts on this book, and I'm planning to acquire every piece of work from these two authors.