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lindsey_reads06's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bookphoenixx's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.5
whimsical_leapling's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Alcoholism, and Racism
katjakkinen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
voxvenati's review against another edition
dark
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? Yes
3.25
Tense little novella with one or two great moments.
The good: the enclosed space as a concept, the ambiguous nature of it all, the descent into madness, a sense of strangeness, and of coursethe man-dog-thing. Also, just the supernatural elements in general. Wasn’t expecting that, hallucinated or otherwise. The concept was great, but those story elements could have been pushed further.
The bad: I hated the little brother. He didn’t feel like a real younger brother in the way he spoke or was annoying, and it detracted from my enjoyment. The pacing/escalation felt off. My favorite scene from the spoiler above felt like the peak of what we get. I wanted more of that, but the events that followed were less weird and felt like a deescalation. I also wanted more answers. Any answers. Last gripe - they absolutely could have used that toilet tank lid to bust through those American paper walls or even the particle board door.Also, the mom cuts through the door in the end anyway! I know no one in this family can think, but Christ.
Short and has its issues, but worth it.
The good: the enclosed space as a concept, the ambiguous nature of it all, the descent into madness, a sense of strangeness, and of course
The bad: I hated the little brother. He didn’t feel like a real younger brother in the way he spoke or was annoying, and it detracted from my enjoyment. The pacing/escalation felt off. My favorite scene from the spoiler above felt like the peak of what we get. I wanted more of that, but the events that followed were less weird and felt like a deescalation. I also wanted more answers. Any answers. Last gripe - they absolutely could have used that toilet tank lid to bust through those American paper walls or even the particle board door.
Short and has its issues, but worth it.
fairycorebookclub's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t even know what to say other than this reminded me of I’m Thinking Of Ending Things. It’s dark, feral, anxiety-inducing, & obscure. I feel like there’s a lot to unpack in these 150 pages & this was a great book to get me out of a reading slump.
audklem's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
hawkbloc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ageorgallis's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 - not much happens, kinda confusing, weird ending.