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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Wow - what an incredible story! This was my first foray into the long fiction of Victor LaValle (I know, I know) and I'm blown away.
From the very first page, I was hooked. The setting, the characters, and especially the urgency of the plot in the first chapters, it was all incredible. The chapters are short, quick bursts of fast-paced action, and I simply couldn't put this book down. Every new character that was introduced was someone I could root for, or hate, or in some cases, both.
LaValle deftly weaves together various narratives that immerse his readers in this world. I felt like I was living on the plains of Montana with Adelaide and Bertie and Fiona. Their story of strength in the face overwhelming odds was simply perfect.
Highly recommend this book to all, horror fans and not.
Wow - what an incredible story! This was my first foray into the long fiction of Victor LaValle (I know, I know) and I'm blown away.
From the very first page, I was hooked. The setting, the characters, and especially the urgency of the plot in the first chapters, it was all incredible. The chapters are short, quick bursts of fast-paced action, and I simply couldn't put this book down. Every new character that was introduced was someone I could root for, or hate, or in some cases, both.
LaValle deftly weaves together various narratives that immerse his readers in this world. I felt like I was living on the plains of Montana with Adelaide and Bertie and Fiona. Their story of strength in the face overwhelming odds was simply perfect.
Highly recommend this book to all, horror fans and not.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Enjoyed! Started as one thing and became another. Unexpected. Nice lil ride.
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
I really enjoyed this novel and LaValle's style - I'll be reading more of his work!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Merveilleux livre qui m'a gardé au bout de ma chaise tout le long
Adelaide sets out to Montana to start her own homestead, determined to make a place for herself after the grisly death of her parents. But she can't quite leave everything behind...
I enjoyed this book! It was creepy and had a strong cast of diverse, complex female characters. As a history nerd, the incorporation of Chinese and Black history in the U.S. was well done and created a full, layered landscape for the narrative. My one gripe is that is does jump POV a lot, which could be a little disjointed at times.
If you like historical/Western horror, or just horror with strong, well-written women, try this one out!
I enjoyed this book! It was creepy and had a strong cast of diverse, complex female characters. As a history nerd, the incorporation of Chinese and Black history in the U.S. was well done and created a full, layered landscape for the narrative. My one gripe is that is does jump POV a lot, which could be a little disjointed at times.
If you like historical/Western horror, or just horror with strong, well-written women, try this one out!