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mdesr089's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
checkplease's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
What a curiosity of a book. It’s an extremely slow burn (like, glacially slow) and filled with hyperlocal details about the Canadian film community. This seems to have alienated a lot of readers, but I enjoyed those pieces and was pulled along because of how well-drawn the protagonist was. (It probably doesn’t hurt that the main character and the author share much in common, including their knowledge of film and having a son with autism.)
Gemma Files brings a unique style to the horror genre that excited me. But I wanted the time she took unwinding the narrative to reap dividends in terms of mounting dread and a satisfying climax. Unfortunately, the resolution happened all too quickly and tidily, leaving me to wonder, “So that was all there was to the Big Danger?” Despite that, I want to read more of her work. I’m especially interested in her most recent story collection, as I think the shorter format will lend itself to more effective scares and a greater possibility for sticking the landing.
What a curiosity of a book. It’s an extremely slow burn (like, glacially slow) and filled with hyperlocal details about the Canadian film community. This seems to have alienated a lot of readers, but I enjoyed those pieces and was pulled along because of how well-drawn the protagonist was. (It probably doesn’t hurt that the main character and the author share much in common, including their knowledge of film and having a son with autism.)
Gemma Files brings a unique style to the horror genre that excited me. But I wanted the time she took unwinding the narrative to reap dividends in terms of mounting dread and a satisfying climax. Unfortunately, the resolution happened all too quickly and tidily, leaving me to wonder, “So that was all there was to the Big Danger?” Despite that, I want to read more of her work. I’m especially interested in her most recent story collection, as I think the shorter format will lend itself to more effective scares and a greater possibility for sticking the landing.
silverdragon71's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.25
remigves's review against another edition
reflective
slow-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
2.0
lilymouse's review
meh, didn't really capture me. best part was the description of the lady disappearing
spacemonkey25's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gnomecat's review against another edition
It might get better later on, but im not slogging though a history of film or the authors experience of film to get to the good stuff.
crtierney's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
theclosetlibrarian's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated