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thecarefreecrafter's review against another edition
3.0
This author isn't my favorite. His writing style kept me captivated, but the content now and then was... iffy.
shaank's review against another edition
3.0
More sci-fi than horror. This is my first John Saul book, so I'm not sure if that's his thing or if this was an exception to the rule.
Shadows starts out like a TV afterschool special: super-smart kid is constantly picked on at school, gets depressed and suicidal. Single mom working hard, trying her best to support him. All hope seems lost before they learn of a school for super-smarties.
The plot takes a while to develop, but the last 200 pages or so are a fun ride.
Shadows starts out like a TV afterschool special: super-smart kid is constantly picked on at school, gets depressed and suicidal. Single mom working hard, trying her best to support him. All hope seems lost before they learn of a school for super-smarties.
The plot takes a while to develop, but the last 200 pages or so are a fun ride.
_cristi_'s review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
qu073179's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book in high school back in the 90's, and was totally creeped out and amazed. It's a mystery/ thriller with a twist of science. It may be a little dated now. Now we have an internet and cell phones, this could affect enjoying the book. But most young adults in particular may still find it just as enjoyable as I did.
stefaniacampos's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
susanbevans's review against another edition
4.0
Another fast read from Saul. Very well written with fantastic twists and turns. A real page-turner!
danamsbrown's review against another edition
2.0
One of the worst translations I have ever read. Almost ruined the reading experience.
The book was filled with cringe-worthy cliches, but I could forgive it for trying to go into too many technical details for 1992.
Reinforces my opinion that Stephen King is The King.
The book was filled with cringe-worthy cliches, but I could forgive it for trying to go into too many technical details for 1992.
Reinforces my opinion that Stephen King is The King.
antoched's review against another edition
4.0
La historia de Shadows es increíble. Trata de una forma muy cercana el bullying, pero no es lo más importante. La inocencia, la inteligencia y la manipulación son los temas centrales de ésta novela. Hace que nos de escalofríos el nivel de maldad al que pueden llegar las personas en pos de la ciencia. O dicho de otra forma, retrata de forma escalofriante cómo el poder y la ciencia trastornan a las personas, incluso a aquellas que son inocentes.
brookski's review against another edition
4.0
Sooooo good and soooo creepy I could not put this book down until I finished it!