Reviews with content warning for Violence - The Cabin at the End of the World

I don't quite know what I think of this one. I listened to it on audio mostly and tbh I didn't really like the narrator so that definitely didn't help.

The idea itself I thought was great, the plot was good for the most part, and the characters were decent, but something about all those elements combined just didn't quite seem to click. I think the writing style didn't quite work for me, there were oddly drawn out bits of description just thrown in sporadically that meant that I soon as I started to become immersed or the tension started to build, this was halted by a lengthy description of something seemingly irrelevant that slowed the whole thing down and left me bored.

It was overall enjoyable, there were lots of things I like about it, but it felt like the book itself added absolutely nothing to the synopsis. I thought wow what a great concept, and thats all I took away from it, leaving it feeling just anticlimactic.

Not a bad book by any means, but I have come away just a little disappointed

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apersonnamedfaith's review

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challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This one fucked with me. There was so much tension and confusion and frustration…just emotion overall. I watched the movie before I knew it was a book, and as usual, the book is better(though I did like the movie).

My only (small) critique is with Wen’s death. That was such a major, emotional thing and I felt like there could’ve been just a bit more focus given to it.

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caroline_123's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad medium-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

2.5

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danibee's review

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dark emotional mysterious fast-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

3.5

I thought this was so chilling! It was a quick read but certainly not for everyone. I like how the author uses very intentional symbolism (hint: pay attention to the color yellow). This is the second book by Paul Tremblay I’ve read, and I think I liked A Head Full of Ghosts more. There is some weird POVs in this book, but they were mostly successful and clear although I did get confused at some points. Over all, if you like horror and don’t have any upcoming glamping plans, The Cabin at the End of the World is worth a read!

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chelsevie's review against another edition

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challenging dark medium-paced

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

4.0

A rare example of me seeing the movie adaptation before reading the book, despite being a fan of Tremblays mind.
I did really enjoy this, the premise is excellent, and characters complex enough to make it that extra bit believable. You can't help but wonder how you might respond in such an impossible scenario.

I will say however, that I didn't care for the narrator of this one. Her tone was a little grating and the voices for male dialogue almost comical. If you're intrigued to check this one out, go for the physical book.

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