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deeznuts_69's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
whatischellereading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A year ago, Evan was shot dead in the Fear Street woods. No one was ever arrested. Now with his then girlfriend Ellen returning to Shadyside, Meg and best friend Shannon decide to throw her a surprise welcome home party. But will there be more surprises than just the party?
I quite enjoyed this one, more so than The New Girl. Meg is much more endearing character and you can tell she's just innocence personified, especially with how Stine describes her appearance with the cherub like face. This one is less spooky and more of a whodunnit but who doesn't love those!?
rachel_jozie's review against another edition
4.0
3.75/5
*I'm not going to give you the 'what this book is about' blurb - you can read that for yourself.
1. I found this 2nd book of the series better than the first since there was less stalker vibes.
2. This was also twistier and more sinister than book 1.
3. But - this town is full of a bunch of teenagers who seriously need therapy. Curse or no curse.
4. Kindle Unlimited really needs to offer the rest of the series and not just a teaser!
*I'm not going to give you the 'what this book is about' blurb - you can read that for yourself.
1. I found this 2nd book of the series better than the first since there was less stalker vibes.
2. This was also twistier and more sinister than book 1.
3. But - this town is full of a bunch of teenagers who seriously need therapy. Curse or no curse.
4. Kindle Unlimited really needs to offer the rest of the series and not just a teaser!
hejhej302's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
meadowlouise's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
writtenbyatticus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Bit slow but I really enjoyed the twist at the end
amyw10's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ferkan4's review against another edition
2.0
Ulica Straha 2: Tajni tulum
Priča je ok mogla bi dobiti 3/5 ali mu je više za 2/5. Glavni lik Meg je glupa i ne volim ju.
Priča je ok mogla bi dobiti 3/5 ali mu je više za 2/5. Glavni lik Meg je glupa i ne volim ju.
manwithanagenda's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Fear Street # 2
Doing the round of nostalgia blogs, 'The Surprise Party' is not a favorite. I have to disagree. I thought it had a great blend of bizarre twists, hand-steepling villainous thoughts, inhuman behavior and an overall plot that hangs well. I enjoyed the heck out of it, which is kind of the point.
Meg Dalton is thrilled to hear her old friend Ellen Mayors is coming back to town for a visit. Meg, Ellen, and Shannon Harper were an inseparable growing up. Shannon dated Ellen's brother Evan, together, along with Meg's boyfriend Tony Colavito, they hung out all the time. Last year, however, Evan was found dead in the Fear Street Woods. His gun accidentally gone off and killed him. He had been found with Ellen and Tony by Meg's cousin Brian. Nothing has been the same since Evan's death. Ellen moved away soon after, Shannon has been somber, and Tony has been acting strangely. He even hangs out with Brian now, who's a total nerd who plays Wizards and Warriors in the Fear Street Woods.
Ellen returning as the school year ends means its the perfect excuse for a big surprise party and to pretend that nothing's gone wrong between them all. The only problem is that somebody doesn't want there to be a party. Meg and Tony start receiving threatening phone calls and notes that warn them to put a stop to the party. Or else....
This one had a lot of characters - I couldn't squeeze in a mention of the over-muscled Dwayne of the stained t-shirts who creeps on Shannon all the time above - and there's a supporting cast provided by the main cast of 'The New Girl': Lisa Blume and Cory Brooks and his gymnast friends. Famed Fear Street tramp Suki Thomas makes a party appearance as well - this is the first time we see her spiked-blonde hair and waist-encircling arms in action.
I liked that Meg was so stubborn she refused to give in to the anonymous terrorist who keeps ripping up her party invitations and goes on with the party. There were also plausible reasons for not calling in authorities - invitations are being ripped up, the police will get right on that - and there were a few scenes that required parental involvement and. Meg. waited. for. her. dad. Smart girl! She then wanders away from him in the Fear Street Woods, but she tried!
I don't want to give anything away, the book is short enough, but I enjoyed the not-so-subtle hints and the pleasure of character-building conversation-filler turning out to matter for the climax of the book. Don't dismiss this one so fast just because it doesn't have anything supernatural involved.
Fear Street in Publication Order
Next #3: 'The Overnight', Fear Street #3
Previous #1: 'The New Girl', Fear Street #1
Doing the round of nostalgia blogs, 'The Surprise Party' is not a favorite. I have to disagree. I thought it had a great blend of bizarre twists, hand-steepling villainous thoughts, inhuman behavior and an overall plot that hangs well. I enjoyed the heck out of it, which is kind of the point.
Meg Dalton is thrilled to hear her old friend Ellen Mayors is coming back to town for a visit. Meg, Ellen, and Shannon Harper were an inseparable growing up. Shannon dated Ellen's brother Evan, together, along with Meg's boyfriend Tony Colavito, they hung out all the time. Last year, however, Evan was found dead in the Fear Street Woods. His gun accidentally gone off and killed him. He had been found with Ellen and Tony by Meg's cousin Brian. Nothing has been the same since Evan's death. Ellen moved away soon after, Shannon has been somber, and Tony has been acting strangely. He even hangs out with Brian now, who's a total nerd who plays Wizards and Warriors in the Fear Street Woods.
Ellen returning as the school year ends means its the perfect excuse for a big surprise party and to pretend that nothing's gone wrong between them all. The only problem is that somebody doesn't want there to be a party. Meg and Tony start receiving threatening phone calls and notes that warn them to put a stop to the party. Or else....
This one had a lot of characters - I couldn't squeeze in a mention of the over-muscled Dwayne of the stained t-shirts who creeps on Shannon all the time above - and there's a supporting cast provided by the main cast of 'The New Girl': Lisa Blume and Cory Brooks and his gymnast friends. Famed Fear Street tramp Suki Thomas makes a party appearance as well - this is the first time we see her spiked-blonde hair and waist-encircling arms in action.
I liked that Meg was so stubborn she refused to give in to the anonymous terrorist who keeps ripping up her party invitations and goes on with the party. There were also plausible reasons for not calling in authorities - invitations are being ripped up, the police will get right on that - and there were a few scenes that required parental involvement and. Meg. waited. for. her. dad. Smart girl! She then wanders away from him in the Fear Street Woods, but she tried!
I don't want to give anything away, the book is short enough, but I enjoyed the not-so-subtle hints and the pleasure of character-building conversation-filler turning out to matter for the climax of the book. Don't dismiss this one so fast just because it doesn't have anything supernatural involved.
Fear Street in Publication Order
Next #3: 'The Overnight', Fear Street #3
Previous #1: 'The New Girl', Fear Street #1