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Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian

28 reviews

mals_reads's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

i honestly really loved this book! i listened on audio, and the plot was so involved— it felt like a lot of little side quests that all converged at the end.

love the idea of a little posse of people who don’t quite fit together. there was a lot going on, and the characters explored so much of the world. the worldbuilding felt very well-rounded and involved.

only detracting a bit from it because while i loved the world, i wish the characters themselves could have been explored a little bit more. this is very clearly a plot-driven book and while we do get hints of some background information, i personally would have loved to see more.

i think the pacing also slows down around the middle. i loved the beginning of the book in describing Joe and Rose’s life so much, and i wish that type of storytelling was used just a teensy bit more throughout (but that’s because i’m a character-driven person! if you prefer plot, this is def for you)

all in all i really did love the story. it intertwined western fiction and horror really well in my opinion. would def recommend for fans of this genre!

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albernikolauras's review

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Red Rabbit is probably one of the favorite books I read in 2023.

The plot follows a mangy group that go off to claim a reward for a witch they may or may not have killed. This book is a mix of Western travel and horror. It's a travel book, but it never seemed stuck on monotonous. It's bleak and heartwarming at the same time as these characters develop bonds with each other.

I wish I could revisit all these characters.

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smurphy5337's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

This was a fast-paced, captivating gothic horror Western and I loved every second! No slow bits and really fell for the characters through the course of the story. Not the conclusion I expected, but enjoyed it so much anyway! Most engaging novel I’ve read in ages

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krysley's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny 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

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.

The premise of this sounded great. I especially love when horror is combined with other genres, so I was excited to dive into this.

Pros: The music! I absolutely adored the music and the singing parts of this book. I replayed them multiple times, they were so good. There are definitely some creepy/horror parts in this. I loved how all the little elements and characters wove throughout and connected to everything. It was like little Easter eggs every time.

Cons: It did seem to drag a little bit in the middle.

The narrator: John Pirhalla caught my attention right away. The entire audiobook was so much fun to listen to.

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noellelala's review

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challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

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wardenred's review

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

“What it’s about,” Tom said. “is a witch.”

I felt oddly disconnected from this book the entire time I was reading it. I guess there's something about the writing style that didn't mesh with me very well? Regardless, I do appreciate the way the story is crafted. There are a lot of really fun things here, especially in terms of general atmosphere/vibe: a truly great mixture of western and folk horror and a very good spooky month read.

The characters were all distinct and recognizable and had their own agendas and their reasons to join up forces on this journey. At the same time, I never felt like I got to know any of them beyond the surface. I think that's that thing about the writing style that didn't quite work for me at play. A bit too much telling over showing? I think that's what played into it, combined with a really big number of POV switches.

I guess the two most recognizable and appealing personalities for me ended up being Rabbit and Rose: the former because the nature of her role in the plot primed her to be a fun mystery to crack, and the latter because the way her arc was laid out made her the most relatable.

Weirdly enough, my favorite parts of the books were the ones that weren't character-focused at all: all the spooky horror descriptions, the general vibe of being constantly on the road, traveling through dangerous, deadly places. Considering that normally I am a super character-oriented reader, this was a change of pace for me. Not an unwelcome one, just unusual!

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ginabelle's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

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

4.25

I absolutely fell in love with this crew, the magic system, and the world. It felt very authentic to a traditional western but with lots of modern updates/ideals which is always appreciated for a traditionally problematic genre! My only negative critique was I felt the end was a bit rushed and tied up a little too pretty. After an epic of gore, gun fights, cannibals, and supernatural dealings, it felt a bit too much in direct contrast to have a “happily ever after” vibe. Overall, I loved it though and the audio is AMAZING!

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