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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I've heard this novel via audiobook. First of all it looked cool. Then the story interested me. IT was a mystery island with some kind of horror element (Lovecraftian stuff). I was not disappointed, although I do feel the author could have focus more on the evil and to make us understand it, instead he focus more on the people which gave some hints and we as the readers would have to figure it out. Bear in mind that in terms of feeling, there is always an eerie sensation that something is afoot, what? Well just on the last , what 40 pages? you understand what this island is all about.
I am not saying that this is a bad book, it's not. IT's very good.
But there are things that I can't really explain, why the loop? The explanation is there but feels dumb down. Spoilers ahead, it's like you eat at noon and you will get hungry around 8 PM for supper, right? But If I keep delaying the time and you never get to 8 PM then you will never get hungry. What? Makes zero sense... Although the all stuff stuck in the 90's is pretty awesome.
Spoiler end..
I also enjoyed the interaction between characters and how the story is told. From the letters in the past, to the transcriptions to the conversations. It gave distinct voices. I will probably read from him.
7/10
I am not saying that this is a bad book, it's not. IT's very good.
But there are things that I can't really explain, why the loop? The explanation is there but feels dumb down. Spoilers ahead, it's like you eat at noon and you will get hungry around 8 PM for supper, right? But If I keep delaying the time and you never get to 8 PM then you will never get hungry. What? Makes zero sense... Although the all stuff stuck in the 90's is pretty awesome.
Spoiler end..
I also enjoyed the interaction between characters and how the story is told. From the letters in the past, to the transcriptions to the conversations. It gave distinct voices. I will probably read from him.
7/10
3.5/5
This was a unique, intriguing horror story that, though interesting, was never better than its own prologue (this book has a GREAT prologue). Did I enjoy myself? Yes. Was I a little disappointed for reasons I can't quite define? Also yes.
This was a unique, intriguing horror story that, though interesting, was never better than its own prologue (this book has a GREAT prologue). Did I enjoy myself? Yes. Was I a little disappointed for reasons I can't quite define? Also yes.
3.5 rounded up? Closer to a 4 I think.
I tired so will write my full thoughts later ✌
I tired so will write my full thoughts later ✌
i think the concept for this book started out really strong and it just kinda fell apart. the bones are there, but idk it just didn’t hit right for me. i also found the ending pretty underwhelming, and to me it reads very much like creepypasta.
fast-paced
Very creepy first half. Didn't love the reveal, but didn't hate it either. 3.5 if I gave half stars.
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes