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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
fast-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
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
I hold that no one is doing horror like SGJ. I am wary of even narrowing what he does to “horror” because his stories contain EVERYTHING. This sequel was somehow even more exciting than the first while still maintaining the heart of MHIAC. I am so excited to dive into the final book but already gutted to let Proofrock go.
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Randy’s rules about sequels - “So, it’s our job to observe the rules of the sequel. Number one: the body count is always bigger. Number two: the death scenes are always much more elaborate. Carnage candy. And number three: never, ever, under any circumstances, assume the killer is dead.”
Did I expect the sequel to be better than the first? No……well I was wrong!! This book was INCREDIBLE!!
Chainsaw was an intro to Proofrock & its players, Reaper picks up 4 years later and we are thrown straight into the slashing!
I can’t wait to read the final!
Did I expect the sequel to be better than the first? No……well I was wrong!! This book was INCREDIBLE!!
Chainsaw was an intro to Proofrock & its players, Reaper picks up 4 years later and we are thrown straight into the slashing!
I can’t wait to read the final!
I just cannot be bothered to care about anyone in this. Except Letha, who is a badass, and her bumbling deputy husband. Skimmmmmmed from 68% on.
Dull, leaning too much on the previous book without anything compelling.
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Injury/Injury detail
the sadist in me was giggling and kicking his feet at the array of gory kills in this - and the multiple viewpoints means you get to experience most in the moment rather than the aftermath.
The spread of POV's adds an interesting vibe to the story - it reminded me of another violent small town, Fredrik Backman's 'Beartown', and in a similar way it enhances the humanity of smaller characters while sometimes feeling a tad unfocused in its storytelling.
The core cast is still great, though it is a little funny (and sometimes distracting) how so many characters are now quoting horror movies. Final sentence rules.
The spread of POV's adds an interesting vibe to the story - it reminded me of another violent small town, Fredrik Backman's 'Beartown', and in a similar way it enhances the humanity of smaller characters while sometimes feeling a tad unfocused in its storytelling.
The core cast is still great, though it is a little funny (and sometimes distracting) how so many characters are now quoting horror movies. Final sentence rules.
