Reviews

Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty

kalliegrace's review against another edition

challenging dark sad medium-paced

3.0

I'm not sure what to think about this one. Certainly I didn't know what I was getting into, it sounds like a horror novel but it's vignettes on trauma. I didn't realize till over half way through that this wasn't a novel though, so that made me scratch my head. 

caitlinhume's review against another edition

5.0

4.5 rounded up

courtneyptum's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

missemg's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

susanreadstheworld's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious reflective 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? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

lovelybookshelf's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.5

mvatza57's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

kyriannaj's review against another edition

I went in having been told this book was horror, but upon others explaining the premise and plot to me, it didn't feel like the time to read such a heavy topic book. It's one I might revisit in the future though.

mollybonovskyanderson's review against another edition

4.0

"I wonder if 'How'd we get here?' is the wrong question. Maybe the right question is 'How do we get out of here?' Maybe that's the only question that matters."

This is a raw, electrified, bloody and dirty batch of stories that tie together the life of David/Dee, and his family. The author's skill in using every sad and gritty detail to transport you out of your comfort zone right into the cold, hard, ashy muck is enviable. I have to assume it can only be because Morgan Talty writes from experience, people he's known. That said, I hope he was able to do so from a somewhat safe distance, as this is rough, heartbreaking stuff.
This is the kind of writing that makes me want to get back into the craft.

miahh's review against another edition

mysterious sad slow-paced

3.5