Reviews

Mélység by Nick Cutter

vaudevillianveteran's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

phantomfighter724's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

bren53's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

2.5

trianglethethird's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

I loved the book and read through it in one sitting. Cutter has an amazing way with words when described horror.  The first 90% while great the last 10% was a mess. Alice a supporting character felt like she wasn't there to do anything. The setting felt like a waste. There were some unnecessary plot points that could have been better handled or not have been included. 
For instance, the plague 'Gets, which essentially causes Alzheimer's disease, initially drew my attention and seemed significant. A good part of the book was focused on it, setting up a strong motive and adding tension. Yet, after the first part, the plague was barely mentioned, with occasional off-hand mentions. It appeared to be an important element but ultimately seemed useless in the grand scheme of things. 
 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death and Body horror

sharedbyayla's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

1998firebird's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

kayshorrorcorner's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Thalassophobia to the max, tragedy, psychosis, and monsters

mayosonnet's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

mirandarocks's review against another edition

4.0

This book was graphic and terrifying and so claustrophobic. I legitimately had nightmares about some of the imagery and descriptions. Such a horrific but amazing read.

caleighsmith's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0