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ambrose_7's review against another edition
4.0
This book was much more than it was marketed to be. You look at the cover and read the synopsis and think it will read much like "Cujo" by Stephen King. But it doesn't, I wouldn't say the horror aspect of it is even an animal attack. It's more psychological. Carl is genuinely one of the creepiest MCs I've ever read. Baxter is so well written too, giving personality to a dog while also making him very much a dog is a feat that I'll applaud. For a 150-page novel, the character arcs were impressively high as well, both Carl and Baxter change so much over the course of the novel. Do they make each other worse? It's an interesting question to consider. I think that Carl was already going to be disturbed but Baxter just awakened the certain disturbed he ended up being. Baxter himself had a moral compass that wasn't in any way malicious, which is why I ended up sympathizing with him which I assume was intended by Greenhall. His moral compass is mostly masculine traits and he puts a lot of value specifically on things like fearlessness, freedom, and independence.
All in all, a fascinating novel with characters that aren't super likable but are definitely likable to read.
All in all, a fascinating novel with characters that aren't super likable but are definitely likable to read.
pbraue13's review against another edition
4.0
Who knew I would be so unsettled by a short novel from the perspective of an evil Bull Terrior?
4.5/5 stars
4.5/5 stars
sharkgirlsam's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
heyitsa_ashley's review against another edition
5.0
This is a fantastic cult classic book. I received this in my nocturnal reader's box and was super pumped to see it back in print. If you can get your hands on this, I highly recommend it. Ken Greenhall is an underrated and little known author. Pick up this book!!!
emoya14's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars, Book wasn’t what I was expecting, but the parts from the dog’s POV were interesting. There was an unnecessary amount of sex mentioned imo, & some random racism thrown in for no good reason.
the_enobee's review against another edition
5.0
Hell Hound is a book of sinuous, silky prose full of startling observations that reflect sociopathic tendencies in almost every character. Does the oddness of each character tax credulity? Not in the least, as truth rings out upon reflection. I didn't think I would ever give something this brief 5 stars, but there is no denying this work of perfection. Hell Hound is a complete and compulsive read that is both unsettling and gratifying. Another excellent republishing choice by Valancourt books.
hollyj13's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Many trigger warnings for things I prefer to not read in this one. This was way out of my comfort zone, but I managed to skip the more gruesome scenes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Grief
sch91086's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
nickbaldassare's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0