Scan barcode
ashtronomic's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A good blend of classic horror tropes with modern twists.
I went in with no expectations and was quite pleasantly surprised by the quality of this book. It feels familiar, and would fit well with older horror novels. The pacing is good and there is a nice balance between moments that are unhurriedly tense, and those which are action-packed. The setting of a small village in the English countryside isn’t new for the genre, but the dynamics of the villagers in this particular town are innovative.
By the standards of horror fiction, there was decent characterisation; just enough for us to care if each character dies. The main antagonist was occasionally a little cheesy but overall a decent level of threatening. Also, the investigation into the history of the plague was also quite interesting! Definitely a worthwhile read for horror fans.
sinderella's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
tamsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
If you have musophobia then this book is not for you.
redtailedwren's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
bibliotaphic_tendencies's review against another edition
5.0
I got so hooked on this book I kept finding jobs to do so I could keep listening
iblamewizards's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
This book was well paced with a well-considered message about social issues like corporate landlords, the demonisation of immigrants, and the threat of adaptive illnesses. I enjoyed the reading experience, but for a horror novel found it pretty much devoid of any scares.
While there were some moments of body horror and gore, ultimately I felt very few thrills as I made my way through the book. It was an easy read, but not one that ever made me feel I couldn't read it in the dark.
While there were some moments of body horror and gore, ultimately I felt very few thrills as I made my way through the book. It was an easy read, but not one that ever made me feel I couldn't read it in the dark.
livres_de_bloss's review against another edition
3.0
This was just okay for me.
I think the reason I don’t tend to read spooky books set in modern times is because I just can’t suspend disbelief like that. A story like this would work on film for me but less so in books.
I liked the premise but ultimately, I found the writing style a bit detached and flat.
I think the reason I don’t tend to read spooky books set in modern times is because I just can’t suspend disbelief like that. A story like this would work on film for me but less so in books.
I liked the premise but ultimately, I found the writing style a bit detached and flat.