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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
This is why I would classify SGJ as literary: the premise of the story - Tolly becoming a teenage slasher - is never really explained or justified. Because that isn't really the important part. This is really about small town life, and above all about Tolly and Amber's relationship, as that relationship is explored by their discovering that Tolly is a slasher and they live out the tropes. It's so weird, but -- wow, the relationship is depicted so beautifully and powerfully. However, I continue to struggle with SGJ's almost stream-of-consciousness writing style. I feel like it slows things down and makes it difficult for me to follow.
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Torture, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Gore, Vomit, Car accident
i was Not expecting this book to be what it was. really fascinating world and considering slasher media as a vehicle for mystery in fiction is one of my favorite things. revenge and cosmic balance were fascinating themes here.
- f (jul 9)
- f (jul 9)
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was kinda fun as a fan of slasher movies. A unique take and kinda funny as it relates to slasher movies.
slow-paced
DNF 27%
I wanted to like this, I mean cmon, look at the title! But the actual story was a drag.
The format in the book made no sense plus the writing with the random words being underlined was putting me off.
If a book is not capturing me in the first couple of chapters then there is no need to waste time continuing.
I wanted to like this, I mean cmon, look at the title! But the actual story was a drag.
The format in the book made no sense plus the writing with the random words being underlined was putting me off.
If a book is not capturing me in the first couple of chapters then there is no need to waste time continuing.
This book was campy and fun while still being a deep, memorable story. It didn't take itself too seriously, but still made implausible or impossible events feel like they could have happened. You feel for the characters and even knowing what is coming next, you still feel the shock of what happens.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated