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caidyn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Good, but not great. I did enjoy this, but the blend of fiction with reality didn't quite meld with me. I agree that Chizmar is a great companion to Stephen King, but the story didn't blow me away as I had hoped.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Blood, Child death, Murder, and Rape
emily842752's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Stalking
eve_reads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Overall Thoughts:
⁕ I’ve never read a work of meta fiction before, and I found Chizmar’s take on the genre absolutely fascinating. You don’t know what actually occurred and what was fictional until the VERY end.
⁕ It takes a lot to creep me out, but this book had me up past my bedtime with the lights on 😂 The blending of actual circumstances with horror elements made the horror elements feel all the more real and possible. I was thoroughly spooked.
⁕ Chris Andrew Culla’s narration of the audiobook made it feel like I was listening to a true crime podcast. If you like Serial, Up and Vanished, In the Dark, etc., then this might be the perfect audiobook experience for you!
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⁕ I’ve never read a work of meta fiction before, and I found Chizmar’s take on the genre absolutely fascinating. You don’t know what actually occurred and what was fictional until the VERY end.
⁕ It takes a lot to creep me out, but this book had me up past my bedtime with the lights on 😂 The blending of actual circumstances with horror elements made the horror elements feel all the more real and possible. I was thoroughly spooked.
⁕ Chris Andrew Culla’s narration of the audiobook made it feel like I was listening to a true crime podcast. If you like Serial, Up and Vanished, In the Dark, etc., then this might be the perfect audiobook experience for you!
To read my full review, visit: https://evereads.online
For regular book-related content, follow my Instagram account: @eve_reads
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Gore, Murder, Child death, and Child abuse
kayliecelery's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I loved this novel.
It made me question whether it was a true story at times as it gave me definite Michelle McMamara vibes.
I loved how you could feel the fear of the 'characters' and how you were right there with Rich and Carly wanting to solve the crime.
It is set in Maryland in 1988, Rich is home from college whilst waiting to get married and then everything changes, with the death of his school friends sister. More deaths occur whilst the police are trying to find out who is the Boogeyman.
And when you find out who the killer actually is welllll....jaw drop!
I really cannot wait to read further items by Chizmar as this just read really well.
I received a copy of this book through Netgalley for an honest review.
It made me question whether it was a true story at times as it gave me definite Michelle McMamara vibes.
I loved how you could feel the fear of the 'characters' and how you were right there with Rich and Carly wanting to solve the crime.
It is set in Maryland in 1988, Rich is home from college whilst waiting to get married and then everything changes, with the death of his school friends sister. More deaths occur whilst the police are trying to find out who is the Boogeyman.
And when you find out who the killer actually is welllll....jaw drop!
I really cannot wait to read further items by Chizmar as this just read really well.
I received a copy of this book through Netgalley for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty
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