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madelinequinnee 's review for:
The Cabin at the End of the World
by Paul Tremblay
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’m not sure how to sum up my feelings about this book. I had really high hopes as I’ve heard lots of great things, and while I did enjoy it and it leaves you with a lot to think about, i also felt i fell flat in the end.
The premise is fascinating. What would it take for you to believe you have the power to prevent the world ending? What would you be willing to sacrifice to save humanity? What’s more selfless, killing one of your own to potentially stop the apocalypse, or do nothing in case it’s all a lie? It really makes you think about what you would do in this situation.
This felt very full of grief, and explored how different people react to that in their own ways, especially when you’re faced with it during a time where you cannot process your feelings properly. I took a sense of sadness away from this more than being frightened, but that’s what I enjoy about horror, it can make you feel so many things.
I will be reading more Paul Tremblay as I’m interested in his storytelling!
The premise is fascinating. What would it take for you to believe you have the power to prevent the world ending? What would you be willing to sacrifice to save humanity? What’s more selfless, killing one of your own to potentially stop the apocalypse, or do nothing in case it’s all a lie? It really makes you think about what you would do in this situation.
This felt very full of grief, and explored how different people react to that in their own ways, especially when you’re faced with it during a time where you cannot process your feelings properly. I took a sense of sadness away from this more than being frightened, but that’s what I enjoy about horror, it can make you feel so many things.
I will be reading more Paul Tremblay as I’m interested in his storytelling!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Injury/Injury detail