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A review by jayseejewel
The Cabin in the Woods by Sarah Alderson
5.0
A great thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat and had me constantly worrying about the MC's well-being.
What I liked:
- The story itself. It's interesting, it's tragic, and the ending is cathartic.
- The pacing is good. There is very little filler (in my opinion) and it's all interesting (even the more, simple parts like what she does in her everyday life)
- The characters. The villain is despicable (especially because he is so similar to a lot of modern-day politicians). The main character is so sympathetic and I rarely felt annoyed by any of her actions, even if they were clearly the wrong ones.
- The ending. I really enjoyed it. My only complaint (which is barely one) is that the big reveal at the end relied on keeping readers in the dark but that wasn't a huge deal. It was satisfying to see everything wrap up well AND they were all due to the MC's actions, not coincidences.
What I didn't like:
- There isn't much. Maybe the pacing in the epilogue.
- The cabin didn't really matter in the long run (so naming the books after it felt a little odd). Again, not a huge deal. Just a thought.
Overall, a really enjoyable read. Great for reading on vacation in a cabin. It's partly a thriller and partly just a woman recalling her life and all the tragedies related to it. Highly recommend.
What I liked:
- The story itself. It's interesting, it's tragic, and the ending is cathartic.
- The pacing is good. There is very little filler (in my opinion) and it's all interesting (even the more, simple parts like what she does in her everyday life)
- The characters. The villain is despicable (especially because he is so similar to a lot of modern-day politicians). The main character is so sympathetic and I rarely felt annoyed by any of her actions, even if they were clearly the wrong ones.
- The ending. I really enjoyed it. My only complaint (which is barely one) is that the big reveal at the end relied on keeping readers in the dark but that wasn't a huge deal. It was satisfying to see everything wrap up well AND they were all due to the MC's actions, not coincidences.
What I didn't like:
- There isn't much. Maybe the pacing in the epilogue.
- The cabin didn't really matter in the long run (so naming the books after it felt a little odd). Again, not a huge deal. Just a thought.
Overall, a really enjoyable read. Great for reading on vacation in a cabin. It's partly a thriller and partly just a woman recalling her life and all the tragedies related to it. Highly recommend.