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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
This one is a bit different, written from the pov of our slasher rather than from one of the victims or the classic final girl. Jone’s writing is off the charts, mainly because he was also 17 in the year of 1989, and grew up in rural Texas. The story has such a heavy impact, I can tell Jones put his entire soul into this work and it is beautiful. It felt almost intimate while reading. This is written like a love letter to the horror genre and all of its intricacies and tropes. Jones examines and shows us what the genre truly represents at its core.
This is a book I would very much rather people experience for themselves rather than me going on my winded explanations. Pick this up for a classic slasher with a bit of twist
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I ended up DNFing this one. The concept was intriguing, but I struggled with the narrative style and the unreliable narrator. The intense, chaotic POV made it hard for me to connect with the story or characters. I wasn’t sure what was real, and instead of feeling drawn in, I felt more confused and disconnected. I think this just wasn’t the right fit for me personally.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Great alternative to the typical “slasher/final girl” trope. SGJ is a master storyteller
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-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
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s a cute premise: “superhero teen discovers his powers” except it’s a slasher movie villain
The scenarios are interesting but the writing is a bit messy at times; it’s hard to tell where or when the character is
The scenarios are interesting but the writing is a bit messy at times; it’s hard to tell where or when the character is
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I went into this book completely blind. Stephen Garham Jones is a great writer and has interesting stories and characters. I really liked this one. It wasnt exactly what I was expecting (if I was even expecting anything) but it was really good. The writing style, being told the story by the main character, was disjointed but in a good way with clever plotting. Really good vibes with a hint of 80s nostalgia.