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Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones

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saldre's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

"Don't Fear the Reaper" is an action-packed horror sequel to "My Heart is a Chainsaw" that never lets up. The story follows Jade as she returns to her hometown, Proofrock, only to find herself caught in the middle of bloody mayhem. What makes this and the previous novel stand out is their diverse cast of indigenous characters, which adds depth and authenticity to the storyline. With a lot of characters to follow, I found myself doubling back at times to fully understand the story. As a horror fan, I appreciated the nods to classic horror movies because they added an extra layer of enjoyment to my reading experience. I believe this book needs to be reread a couple times to grasp all the references & intricacies of the story. Additionally, the novel balances blood and gore with moments of humor and genuine emotion, making it a touching and thrilling read all at the same time. Overall, "Don't Fear the Reaper" is a must-read for all horror fans, especially slasher fans.

readuntilthelastpage's review

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.0

dante_rebelo's review

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

tontu00's review

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dark emotional mysterious 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

4.5

maywhitelauren's review

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adventurous dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

jenhurst's review against another edition

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4.0

I thought this was great. It was so much fun. I finally get why everyone raves about Stephen graham jones. The chapter titles being horror books was a nice touch