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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
If John Carpenter’s The Thing met Lord of the Flies, with the framing device from Stephen King’s Carrie. One of the best horror novels I’ve ever read.
This book was horrifying in a certain way. With more than one problem to face in the isolation of an island, The Troop really took me for a ride with these boy scouts. When I thought it couldn't get any worse, Nick Cutter just kept pushing my limits.
challenging
dark
tense
fast-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
4.5*
The Troop was a gut wrenching read which sees scouts being taken camping to a small island for the weekend and unknowingly coming into contact with a bioengineered parasite.
The layout of this book was really engaging with chapters of the story interspersed with interviews, courtroom transcripts and news reports. These add to the story, giving information about the parasite and also teasing the reader about who will make it off the island. It also serves to make a few statements about medical ethics and how they can be corrupted.
The characters were engaging right from the start of the story, each one fleshed out nicely with back story that supports some of the behaviour seen on the island. Be warned that this is not a read for those who are uncomfortable with violent situations involving children. It was hard at times to read some of this book as the author does a great job in ensuring that you're heavily invested in the outcome of the scouts. Highly recommended.
The Troop was a gut wrenching read which sees scouts being taken camping to a small island for the weekend and unknowingly coming into contact with a bioengineered parasite.
The layout of this book was really engaging with chapters of the story interspersed with interviews, courtroom transcripts and news reports. These add to the story, giving information about the parasite and also teasing the reader about who will make it off the island. It also serves to make a few statements about medical ethics and how they can be corrupted.
The characters were engaging right from the start of the story, each one fleshed out nicely with back story that supports some of the behaviour seen on the island. Be warned that this is not a read for those who are uncomfortable with violent situations involving children. It was hard at times to read some of this book as the author does a great job in ensuring that you're heavily invested in the outcome of the scouts. Highly recommended.
Horrifying. Repulsive. Heartbreaking. I had no idea what to expect next, and it was written so graphically that I could picture every scene. I absolutely loved it! Definitely recommend if you are looking for a horror/thriller that won't be leaving your brain anytime soon!
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I dragged my feet on this book based on reviews as how disturbing it was. Frankly, I was afraid it would be too dark for my usual tastes. I’m glad I finally tried it. It is dark, and some parts were hard for me not to be bothered by. But, the story is very good and this book is one of the very few that have made me cry while reading it. I don’t know if it was partially due to having a son the same age as the boys in this story. Whatever it was, this one hit in a way few books have.
I do recommend if you have a dark passenger. But be aware that there are some disturbing descriptions in this, so if your sensitive over animal torture or human depravity, proceed with caution. Otherwise, enjoy it!
I do recommend if you have a dark passenger. But be aware that there are some disturbing descriptions in this, so if your sensitive over animal torture or human depravity, proceed with caution. Otherwise, enjoy it!