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michelle_mightbereading's review
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Body horror, and Gore
Moderate: Blood, Incest, and Torture
michelles_book_nook's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
3.0
⚠️ CW: torture, murder and mentions of incest ⚠️ If you're looking for a chilling horror surrounding superstitions then this one is for you. Renowned academic Dr Sparling seeks help with his project on a remote Irish village. Historical researchers Ben and Chloe are thrilled to be chosen - until they arrive. The village is isolated and forgotten. There is no record of its history or its stories. There is no friendliness from the locals, only wary looks and whispers. The villagers lock down their homes at sundown. It seems a nameless fear stalks the streets, but nobody will talk except for one little girl. Her words strike dread into the hearts of the newcomers. Three times you see him. Each night he comes closer. That night, Ben and Chloe see a sinister figure watching them. He is the Creeper. He is the nameless fear in the night. Stories keep him alive. And nothing will keep him away. This book was such a good read and really gave me that eerie, chilling feel throughout that I loved. The plot was so intriguing and really held my attention with the twists and turns. However, I didn't like any of the characters. I found them all to be quite irritating and they didn't seem to have much depth in my opinion. Despite this though I still really enjoyed this read and the lore behind the Creeper. Overall, this was a good read and if you're in to atmospheric and chilling horrors then I recommend giving this one a go.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Torture
Minor: Incest
amethyst_sea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
3.75
Was well written. I kept wanting to go on to figure out what was happening. Didn’t dislike it but just not a type of story I like, but I still enjoyed it if that makes sense.
I didn’t love the male MC but enjoyed the female MC. I thought the Dr. character was interesting and the slow reveal of his backstory added more interesting complexities. I still have a few questions but the end of the book was not what I expected
I didn’t love the male MC but enjoyed the female MC. I thought the Dr. character was interesting and the slow reveal of his backstory added more interesting complexities. I still have a few questions but the end of the book was not what I expected
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, and Body horror
Moderate: Incest
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