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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
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:
N/A
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved it..just such a homage to the best genre there is. Jones is a fucking genius not to be copied
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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
The first book was a struggle for me to read for some reason - i kept finding myself getting lost, having to reread, or just getting bored. I decided to do the audio book for this second one and I'm not sure if it was listening to it or this book just being better but I really loved this. It had me tearing up in some places, laughing in other, and still scared in some. The characters really grew on me too. I can't wait to read the last one!
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
A sequel that packs the same level of intrigue and brilliant character work as it's leading title, while still remaining fresh and unique in its own presentation! I loved it!
While My Heart is a Chainsaw created a slow-burn deconstruction of slasher media set in the summer over multiple weeks, Stephen Graham Jones proved he could create a story just as good in the inverse, so Don't Fear The Reaper becomes a fast-paced rekindling of passion within the slasher subgenre set in the winter over one weekend. And he absolutely knocked it out of the park!
What these two books have in common are it's strongest parts: the characters. Jones has an unbelievable ability to formulate deeply human and complex characters, with multiple perspectives approaching his stories, and yet every single one carries some level of sympathy or understanding that keeps the pacing endlessly engaging in his writing. Even two chapters in this book that could have spoiled the narrative based on the characters perspective helped support the kickass ending of a secondary story in a trilogy, a traditionally doomed narrative.
I can't wait to start the final book. I don't want this experience to end, but I'm endlessly grateful for the journey that Jones takes me on.
While My Heart is a Chainsaw created a slow-burn deconstruction of slasher media set in the summer over multiple weeks, Stephen Graham Jones proved he could create a story just as good in the inverse, so Don't Fear The Reaper becomes a fast-paced rekindling of passion within the slasher subgenre set in the winter over one weekend. And he absolutely knocked it out of the park!
What these two books have in common are it's strongest parts: the characters. Jones has an unbelievable ability to formulate deeply human and complex characters, with multiple perspectives approaching his stories, and yet every single one carries some level of sympathy or understanding that keeps the pacing endlessly engaging in his writing. Even two chapters in this book that could have spoiled the narrative based on the characters perspective helped support the kickass ending of a secondary story in a trilogy, a traditionally doomed narrative.
I can't wait to start the final book. I don't want this experience to end, but I'm endlessly grateful for the journey that Jones takes me on.
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love Stephen Graham Jones, I really do, but his books can be really challenging to get through. I read My Heart is a Chainsaw, liked it but didn’t love it. I found this a slog. It’s 450 pages dedicated to pretty much one night. It’s 125 pages too long for the storyline, a ton of characters and maybe too many twists regarding the Baker sisters.
I loved the idea of the plot: a serial killer comes to town, Jade needs to reconcile with herself, tons of scars on Proofrock left over from the Fourth of July massacre. What I think took me out of it was the multitude of characters, as well as listening to the book.
SGJ’s work really need your attention for the payoff. But I found my mind wandering too much and for the good action to come in the last 15% of the book.
I will read Angel of Indian Lake, but I am nervous for what awaits me.
I loved the idea of the plot: a serial killer comes to town, Jade needs to reconcile with herself, tons of scars on Proofrock left over from the Fourth of July massacre. What I think took me out of it was the multitude of characters, as well as listening to the book.
SGJ’s work really need your attention for the payoff. But I found my mind wandering too much and for the good action to come in the last 15% of the book.
I will read Angel of Indian Lake, but I am nervous for what awaits me.
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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
challenging
dark
emotional
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:
Yes