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kier__'s review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Grief, Blood, Body horror, Death, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Sexual content, and Confinement
annaavian's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The concept of "Ankle Snatcher" was intriguing, but it would have benefited from being a tad longer. Plunging straight into the horror was effective, yet with some additional buildup, it could have heightened the sense of unease even further for me. Also, I would've loved to read a follow up story regarding the inmates and their plans on defeating the monsters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Gore, Murder, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Sexual content
katndrsn's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Gore and Violence
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism
rhyanreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
OKAY GRADY. This is the first short story I have read, and I have mixed feelings
1) because I LOVE Grady Hendrix's style of writing
2) I selfishly wanted five more chapters
3) The ending was a fake ending, like what happened!?
If the book had been a bit longer with a twisted ending (like usual), I would have given it five stars, but I took off some points because he left me in suspense and made me create the rest of the story in my head.
PS: don't read this if you're afraid of the dark or monsters under your bed.
1) because I LOVE Grady Hendrix's style of writing
2) I selfishly wanted five more chapters
3) The ending was a fake ending, like what happened!?
If the book had been a bit longer with a twisted ending (like usual), I would have given it five stars, but I took off some points because he left me in suspense and made me create the rest of the story in my head.
PS: don't read this if you're afraid of the dark or monsters under your bed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism and Addiction
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