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toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
First though, I do want to bring up its merits, because I think that it has some.
Things I liked: It's set in a small town based on a real town that not only is near to where I live but that I've been to several times and it mentions several landmarks that are familiar to me. I also liked the illustration elements and how they get spookier and spookier as the book goes on.
Things I didn't like: Pretty much everything else but especially the big plot twist at the end. Absolutely the stupidest thing in the world. Made half of the book absolutely pointless. This could've been edited down to just 200 pages and it would've been better and not as much of a waste of time.
I only add the half a star because I have a soft spot for the small town that the book is based on.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Racism, Fatphobia, Car accident, Infertility, Drug use, Addiction, Death, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Xenophobia, Excrement, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Transphobia, Child death, and Infidelity
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual assault
Minor: Rape
liferhi_inspired's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
📝 1st Person POV, Addict MC, Check CW/Triggers
Holy freakin’ cow! This book was soooo good. It was nothing like what I had excepted it to be, but it was so much better! The majority of the story had an eerie & spooky feel, until you get hit with the massive twist. While the twist was shocking and unexpected, it didn’t feel at all unrealistic.
Important Note: This book contains some AMAZING artwork/images, that really elevate the experience of this story. Due to this, it’s not a book I’d recommend listening to on audiobook, due to the loss of these pictures throughout the story.
Graphic: Child death and Violence
Moderate: Murder and Drug use
acrunchwrap's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Child death, Murder, and Car accident
gennabean13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Kidnapping, Drug abuse, Sexual harassment, Murder, Drug use, Addiction, and Violence
Minor: Child death, Gaslighting, Car accident, and Infertility
soobooksalot's review against another edition
- 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
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak is giving me a book hangover.
It has all the elements I love in a spooky read - unreliable narrator, mysterious backstories, atmosphere, local legends, and a fantastic hint of supernatural.
Round this out with essential parts of the story being told through art - both creepy and heartbreaking - and this book was an absolute winner.
Many elements reminded me of some of my favourite horror movies, the ones with well-thought out stories and unsettling twists that make you gasp.
100% recommended!
Moderate: Addiction, Animal death, Car accident, Child death, Dementia, Drug abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Death, and Kidnapping
julienicole1106's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, Addiction, Child death, Cursing, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Racism, Alcohol, Car accident, Death of parent, Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, Blood, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse
kelseyr713's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Transphobia, Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, and Murder
Moderate: Fatphobia, Violence, Body shaming, Child death, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Racism, Xenophobia, Car accident, Blood, and Infertility
Minor: Gun violence, Police brutality, and Dementia
wonderfulxwonderful's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Addiction, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Drug use, and Murder
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Car accident, Child death, Death, Dementia, and Mental illness
annabulkowski's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Drug abuse, Child death, Car accident, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
ripxw's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Drug use, Addiction, Gaslighting, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping and Child death