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liznannigans's review
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
delphiabaisden's review
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
maritza_reads's review
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.0
In Grey Noise by Marcus Hawke is a horror novella where we follow Evan, who is the owner of a video store. He picks up a tv from the curb, and suddenly starts hearing static that just gets louder and louder until it consumes him.
I enjoyed how existential dread was incorporated into this novella.
In the Afterthought Marcus wrote “Don’t let the noise in your heard get to you.” I loved that!
My only dislike of this was the long internal monologue Evan had.
I enjoyed how existential dread was incorporated into this novella.
In the Afterthought Marcus wrote “Don’t let the noise in your heard get to you.” I loved that!
My only dislike of this was the long internal monologue Evan had.
elleisa's review against another edition
4.0
I think this one was uniquely scary because it highlights all of the things we fear the most before death (felt it deep in my millennial bones)…all of the horrors of our current state & how we are inevitably the reason for our own downfall.
I think if I were more down for a nihilistic doom scroll, I would have enjoyed this a bit more. Nonetheless, Marcus Hawke is a beautiful writer and I enjoyed his style very much. Looking forward to reading more from him!
4/5!
I think if I were more down for a nihilistic doom scroll, I would have enjoyed this a bit more. Nonetheless, Marcus Hawke is a beautiful writer and I enjoyed his style very much. Looking forward to reading more from him!
4/5!
stitching_ghost's review against another edition
5.0
I came to this book with very high expectations, all of the algorithms have been telling me that this book was my perfect match and when I finally gave in and downloaded it the TikTok algorithm saw fit to put on my FYP a video of the author saying that he likes reviewers and I knew that I wouldn't know peace until I gave the algorithms what they wanted so dearly, my opinion on this book, so here I am (the irony of this considering the conclusion of this book is not entirely lost on me).
I can see why this book came up on all of my recommendation feeds, from the aesthetics of the cover to the sense of liminality that buzzes around the edges of the page and the disillusioned look at nostalgia culture so many aspects of this book seem like they could have been tailored to fit my sensibilities (I am a millennial cliché after all).
Long story short, I enjoyed the book, found the main character to be pretty relatable (at least on the being driven up the wall by a noise) aside from a couple of things I took exception to regarding pacing it was a solid read.
4.5 rounded up.
I can see why this book came up on all of my recommendation feeds, from the aesthetics of the cover to the sense of liminality that buzzes around the edges of the page and the disillusioned look at nostalgia culture so many aspects of this book seem like they could have been tailored to fit my sensibilities (I am a millennial cliché after all).
Long story short, I enjoyed the book, found the main character to be pretty relatable (at least on the being driven up the wall by a noise) aside from a couple of things I took exception to regarding pacing it was a solid read.
4.5 rounded up.
lizbutcher's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
hisghoulfriday's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
This book was such a blast to read. It had a great '80s vibe, and I loved that most of the book took place in a video rental store which made me nostalgic for the local video store I used to visit. It's a quick read that's got dark humor, gore and interesting characters. Highly recommend checking this one out!