Scan barcode
b0okcupidity's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. Didn't finish before it was due back to the library. Didn't feel like it was a big loss to not finish, never really got sucked in.
irisraerah's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
titansgo12's review against another edition
4.0
Good pacing, atypical characters and creepy photos what more do you need?!?! lol
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
4.0
Fast paced, but rather creepy. I was surprised at the horror elements in this book and would caution you to read it before letting your kids read it.
If you're tough, like most normal adults, I think you'll find it fun and interesting. I'll definitely read the next in the series.
If you're tough, like most normal adults, I think you'll find it fun and interesting. I'll definitely read the next in the series.
nicreads420's review against another edition
3.0
did not like it. I thought it was nothing special, I could have been reading something way better instead of this waste of time.
ladygeekface_'s review against another edition
3.0
Easy read, cool pictures, great quotes. I think I'm a bit too old to properly enjoy this, but I would have loved it as a teen. My main complaint is the relationship with Emma. If you know, you know.
katko123's review against another edition
3.0
Love the pictures, but story itself is not as interesting and for rather younger reader then myself.
litmiss502's review against another edition
4.0
I was surprised at how much I really like this book! I had wanted to read it when I first heard about it, but then started hearing some negative reviews and skipped it in favor of others I had been wanting to read. I saw it on sale and bought it on a whim just to see for myself and I'm glad I did. I thought this was a very interesting idea for a book. I may be biased because one of my family members actually collects old pictures like the ones throughout this story, and I always wonder about the people in the pictures whenever I look at them. This story really includes the pictures into the story in a way that doesn't feel forced or gimmicky. They really do feel authentic to his tale. I was pleasantly surprised by this because it seems like that would be a difficult thing to do, especially with how incredibly bizarre some of the photographs are. The author did a great job incorporating the pictures seamlessly. I also found the characters to be pretty well thought out and their back stories were enjoyable, if somewhat sad in certain instances. All in all, I thought this was a pretty good read. I've already picked up the sequel Hollow City and am excited to see how things develop.
logan08's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fantastic book, but it did have many more slow spots than are normally in books. I did enjoy looking at the pictures and I did think that the pictures went well with the story(and vise-versa). I was not quite sure what I thought of the romance between Emma and Jacob. The book did do a really good job setting up for the second in the series, which I can't wait to read.
nickynak3's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-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
4.25