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emmasbookcabinet's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
thescarylibrarian's review
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
Basic pulpy 90's teen horror. A fun romp.
bwaybexy's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
alsml_'s review against another edition
3.0
pues bueno, bastante sin más. leí este libro cuando era pequeña, y hace unos días me acordé de él y me apeteció leerlo otra vez. tengo que decir que cuando era más pequeña me gustó y me impresionó más (obviamente), y ahora me ha resultado bastante meh. está bien, pero sin más, como ya he dicho. la historia en sí me gusta bastante y el final es bueno, se lee rápido y es ágil, te cuenta lo justo y necesario y no da muchas vueltas, por lo que es ligero y no se hace pesado. pero no ha terminado de engancharme (por eso he tardado tanto en leerlo siendo tan cortito) y había cosas que me parecían un poco sacadas de la manga.
en resumen, está bien y es un libro que se puede disfrutar, pero lo recomendaría sobre todo para un público de 12-15 años.
en resumen, está bien y es un libro que se puede disfrutar, pero lo recomendaría sobre todo para un público de 12-15 años.
sarahjolyons6's review
4.0
I found this in the clearance section at a used book store and figured I would take a trip down memory lane as I loved reading these when I was a kid. Wow! How could this be more terrible and enjoyable at the same time. It made me laugh from the description (Swim. Sunbathe. Die.) right to the very end at the RIDICULOUS explanation of why the kids were getting murdered. Thanks RL Stine for starting my love of thrillers and for the laughs. 4 stars for enjoyment and Vanilla Ice and Madonna references circa 1992.
ericarobyn's review
This was an R.L. Stine book that I don't think I had read back in the 90's. When I saw a copy at Goodwill, I had to snag it. But wow was this one outdated...
In part one, I immediately couldn’t stand the main characters and their relationships with one another. Luckily the story took a dark turn on page 29. But that didn't last long...
In part two, we were right back where we started with the cringe-worthy teen relationships.
Hard pass.
In part one, I immediately couldn’t stand the main characters and their relationships with one another. Luckily the story took a dark turn on page 29. But that didn't last long...
In part two, we were right back where we started with the cringe-worthy teen relationships.
Hard pass.