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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Frighteningly good. Horrifyingly gross in some parts. Nicely overlaid, good weave to the timeline and points of view.
Disturbing. Upsetting. Grotesque. And overall a pretty compelling story. I saw someone recommend this online along with some other horror books, and I don't really read horror so I thought I would give it a chance. Turns out I don't really need to read horror! I think I like a psychological thriller better than a psychological horror novel, that being said, I like the way the story was constructed. It was far far far too graphic for me to ever want to read again and it made my skin crawl and my stomach turn.
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book hits the ground running and doesn't let up. The concept and the real possibility of events such as this occuring make this book terrifying.
If I wasn't reading this in the midst of my work week I would have finished it in one sitting.
This is my first novel by Nick Cutter and it did not disappoint. Engaging, believable, good depth of character....everything you want in a classic style horror read!!
If I wasn't reading this in the midst of my work week I would have finished it in one sitting.
This is my first novel by Nick Cutter and it did not disappoint. Engaging, believable, good depth of character....everything you want in a classic style horror read!!
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Was a reasonably quick read, given as a christmas gift. Likely wouldn't have picked it out for myself. Was definitely shocking but at times the violence and body horror felt meandering and grotesque for the sake of shock value. It could be tense but I found it more gross than frightening.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"How could you hide from a murderer who lived under your skin?"
I have finally completed the quest of finding a book that was similar to "The Ruins" by Scott Smith. This was so much better.
I absolutely LOVED this book. Everything about it had me on the edge of my seat, and made me extremely nauseous at times. Cutter's writing is stellar. I cannot get enough of this story, from the body horror to the literal and figurative creature that is Shelley, it is perfection. 11/10.
I have finally completed the quest of finding a book that was similar to "The Ruins" by Scott Smith. This was so much better.
I absolutely LOVED this book. Everything about it had me on the edge of my seat, and made me extremely nauseous at times. Cutter's writing is stellar. I cannot get enough of this story, from the body horror to the literal and figurative creature that is Shelley, it is perfection. 11/10.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Self harm, Violence, Medical trauma
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I understand going to a dark place for the plot. However, are 15~ pages of animal abuse really necessary? All horror writing is Stephen king influenced to a point, but this is such a rip off it is borderline annoying. Can’t donate this fast enough. This guy stinks.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Gore, Blood, Toxic friendship