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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Yes, it was full of problems, but it also stuck the landing in a way very few other horror novels have. So, seamless delivery. That said, yes, it was exactly like Adam Nevill decided to do a rewrite of [b:Something Wicked This Way Comes|248596|Something Wicked This Way Comes (Green Town, #2)|Ray Bradbury|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1409596011l/248596._SY75_.jpg|1183550]. Other than that one fairly major disclaimer, it was nearly perfect.
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The latest Ronald Malfi book is an atmospheric read, including collapsed mines, traveling circus, magicians, and childhood traumas which leech into adulthood. Three misfit kids survive Suttons Quay, West Virginia, only to return as adults to face down the evil. But things aren’t always what they seem in this devilish, creepy novel.
It resonates similar to Stephen King’s It, but with its own twists and ending. Solid read!
The only caveat is that the MC spends a good deal of time longing for whiskey, and he isn’t the hero readers might want. But I’m okay with rooting for a realistic, well-fleshed out character, so it wasn’t a complaint for me.
Besides, Dennis is my favorite in this story.
It resonates similar to Stephen King’s It, but with its own twists and ending. Solid read!
The only caveat is that the MC spends a good deal of time longing for whiskey, and he isn’t the hero readers might want. But I’m okay with rooting for a realistic, well-fleshed out character, so it wasn’t a complaint for me.
Besides, Dennis is my favorite in this story.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2.5 I’m not sure I agree with this book’s thesis about people with genetic disabilities.
dark
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:
No
This one made the rounds on BookTok and came recommended, and I’m glad other people have enjoyed it but for me it was just meh. It felt like it was written in cliché and didn’t really offer anything I haven’t read before.
“Black Mouth” is a haunting portrait of generational trauma and addictions, all would together by a thread of magic (literally). I went into this completely blind, and I’m honestly so glad I did, since it made for an unforgettable experience. It may have taken me nearly 3 weeks to finally get into this, but once it got going, I finished 2/3 of this in a sitting. I’m very excited to see what else Malfi is capable of, since this really was a great way to be introduced.