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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
read for horror novella's reading vlog 2022
read for halloweekend readathon 2022
i enjoyed molly as a character and exploring her life. i wasn't super attached to this story because while i do love character driven stories and i liked molly, the pacing just felt off to me but the ending was so good, i just had to bump up the rating.
read for halloweekend readathon 2022
i enjoyed molly as a character and exploring her life. i wasn't super attached to this story because while i do love character driven stories and i liked molly, the pacing just felt off to me but the ending was so good, i just had to bump up the rating.
This was a truly freaky and worthwhile short read. I read this in one sitting without even really realizing I was doing so.
A quick read: a weird little novella about a girl who creates doppelgangers every time she bleeds. Wild but good.
3.5 - Very intriguing story, but there are so many questions that went unanswered.
The Murders of Molly Southbourne is an enjoyable read. The concept works especially well in the novella format, as it doesn't overstay its welcome. Thompson makes his points concisely and moves on. This gives the story a lot of emotional weight very early which really pays off.
The symbolism is a bit on the nose, but because of how short and to-the-point Thompson is, it doesn't really feel like the story is condescending or trying to hold the readers hand. This is definitely a testament to the novella format and Thompson's ability to convey a theme quickly.
Definitely one of the better contemporary horrors I've read and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genre.
The symbolism is a bit on the nose, but because of how short and to-the-point Thompson is, it doesn't really feel like the story is condescending or trying to hold the readers hand. This is definitely a testament to the novella format and Thompson's ability to convey a theme quickly.
Definitely one of the better contemporary horrors I've read and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genre.