A review by luck13rabbit
Penpal by Dathan Auerbach

dark sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

The ending of this book brings everything together in a horrifying and heartbreaking way, but the build up didn't quite do it for me. 

I know this was originally written in parts on the #nosleep subreddit and it does show. I wish there had been a few more passes to make this feel more like a cohesive novel. 

I also think I maybe don't really love reading about kindergartners. I enjoyed the book more when the characters were older.

CW: It seems like something bad happens to a cat.

2/5 creepy polaroids