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books_nooks_spooks's review
4.0
This book is screaming nasty 80s slasher! If you mash Child’s Play with Evil Dead, every cheesy 80’s slasher (more kills, more sex, more gore, more fun!) and that sleazy cook from sleepaway camp you end up with The Cotton Candy Massacre. As expected, great writing from Christopher Robertson. The story is absolutely manic and the dialogue between character’s gave me huge Stephen King vibes - everyone has an actual personality! If you want an insanely crazed, splatterfest to read then grab yourself a copy. In fact, grab a copy anyway because it’s such a pretty book!
mythical_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
alilbitofmonica's review against another edition
4.5
4.5 stars. I loved this way more than a normal person should given how gruesome it is... I've never had a particular hatred of clowns... but I might after this.
- My one complaint is that it felt a little too long, like I got about 2/3 of the way through and thought "surely this is over soon?" but then find out theres like over a hundred pages left?
- But even with it feeling long, I was never bored, like the action was CONSTANT so I was always completely invested
- Some of these clowns will haunt my nightmares forever (I'm looking at you, Shiggles)
- My favorite element of this writing style was that it was written as like a description of a movie. This is perfect for visual readers like me, who picture the story like a movie in my mind anyway.
- - The "cut to" and "split screen" moments made it so easy to picture exactly what was happening as if I was watching the movie myself.
- There was not a single point in this book where I KNEW who was going to survive in the end, which just made the action so much more interesting
- The actual amount of heinous violence in this should be troubling, and yet I was here for it.
- My one complaint is that it felt a little too long, like I got about 2/3 of the way through and thought "surely this is over soon?" but then find out theres like over a hundred pages left?
- But even with it feeling long, I was never bored, like the action was CONSTANT so I was always completely invested
- Some of these clowns will haunt my nightmares forever (I'm looking at you, Shiggles)
- My favorite element of this writing style was that it was written as like a description of a movie. This is perfect for visual readers like me, who picture the story like a movie in my mind anyway.
- - The "cut to" and "split screen" moments made it so easy to picture exactly what was happening as if I was watching the movie myself.
- There was not a single point in this book where I KNEW who was going to survive in the end, which just made the action so much more interesting
- The actual amount of heinous violence in this should be troubling, and yet I was here for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Cannibalism, Gore, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Excrement, Sexual violence, and Child death
Minor: Gun violence
There is a little bit of every kind of violent horror in this bookstuffhanreads's review
5.0
I wasn’t expecting to like a book about murderous clowns, but colour me impressed! I throughly enjoyed this novel. There’s something about an 80s inspired horror that tickles an itch when you’re reading. It’s just right, you know?
I loved that the characters were pretty fleshed out for a short book. We didn’t know too much about Ruth though, I would’ve liked to have known more about her and her motivations. While it was obvious she had an unhealthy obsession, I wonder how it started.
I also felt terrible for all of the clown characters, they were all victims in the end, even though they killed a lot of people. Specifically Sully, she had a hard life and it just went from bad to worse once she got a hold of the candy floss. While I’m on the topic of the candy floss. That was such a new and cool way to start a horror. I loved it!
Overall I rate this 5/5 stars, a gory fun read that didn’t take too long!
I loved that the characters were pretty fleshed out for a short book. We didn’t know too much about Ruth though, I would’ve liked to have known more about her and her motivations. While it was obvious she had an unhealthy obsession, I wonder how it started.
I also felt terrible for all of the clown characters, they were all victims in the end, even though they killed a lot of people. Specifically Sully, she had a hard life and it just went from bad to worse once she got a hold of the candy floss. While I’m on the topic of the candy floss. That was such a new and cool way to start a horror. I loved it!
Overall I rate this 5/5 stars, a gory fun read that didn’t take too long!
binka_28's review against another edition
5.0
What a roller coaster, took some time to establish the characters before the fast turns and gory action! Written like an 80's slasher film, this was such a fun read. Full of great characters, murderous clowns and gruesome unique kills. A must read for any horror fan especially if you love a great 80's slasher that doesn't take itself too seriously.
stargirlmyaa's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cannibalism, Gore, Murder, and Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder
booker_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Bloody, gory, sugary sweet… this was one hell of a ride. I loved the first book I read by Christopher Robertson which was Virgin Night and this one was even better! I love how chaotic and insane it was. Full of terrifying clowns and brilliant characters.
babs_reviews's review against another edition
5.0
"I think we need to stop asking why and just accept this whole carnival's fucked up beyond all recognition..."
Such an 80’s slasher and just enough depth to distinguish characters and a plot that was rooted in a true crime in that world. This was fantastic, ay yup! SO many versions of killer clowns and I loved it, this was such a trip!
If you like chaotic clowns, lots of gore and a creepily eerie vibe then step right up, because this is for you!
Looking forward to reading part toots.
Such an 80’s slasher and just enough depth to distinguish characters and a plot that was rooted in a true crime in that world. This was fantastic, ay yup! SO many versions of killer clowns and I loved it, this was such a trip!
If you like chaotic clowns, lots of gore and a creepily eerie vibe then step right up, because this is for you!
Looking forward to reading part toots.