3.64 AVERAGE

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helloimjez's review

3.0

As others have mentioned, the end was unsatisfying. Which is unfortunate as it had massive potential.

celina246's review

DID NOT FINISH: 60%

I really tried but it took too long for something to happen and I got bored. 

I listened to this on audible & found it very intriguing. The narrator's voice for the monster gave me chills.
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cherisereads's review

3.0

I'm not sure this author is for me...

This is my second time trying Josh Malerman and it was just a meh experience. For such a short book, I found myself quite bored and I kept getting distracted.

I liked the setting and the lore. I also liked how it read like one of those creepy stories on YouTube, that most of us know and love. However, that's about it. The writing was okay, the creep factor was barely there and I didn't get enough creature feature.

A quick and easy read but nothing spectacular about it.

rmartin1520's review

5.0

Audiobook narrator does a fantastic creature impersonation. Pretty good short
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kaylasbookishcorner's review

4.0

AHHH. Okay.

This was so good! I need a backstory novel about this creature. Josh Malerman nails creepy on the head. I was holding my breath for 40/52 pages.

whatjasread's review

4.0

Just the right amount of creepy… I’d love this as a longer book.
dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

dsnygrl81's review

3.0
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

rainingroses's review

3.0
dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No