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A review by kaylo88
The Menu by David B. Bond
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This book has an intriguing premise that immediately caught my attention. The author has crafted a collection of short stories, each of which centered around the theme of food. I must admit, I have not come across many concepts like this before, and I found it to be quite clever and innovative.
I found that the author succeeded in keeping me engaged and entertained. However, I must confess that while some stories had me hooked from start to finish, others left me feeling somewhat underwhelmed. This is not entirely unexpected in a collection of short stories, where it is natural for some to stand out more than others.
I did notice that certain themes tended to overlap across multiple stories, leading to some repetition. Moreover, I found that while some stories had unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end, others were unfortunately a little too predictable, which was somewhat disappointing. Despite these minor criticisms, I still found the book to be an enjoyable read overall.
Many thanks to the author, publishers and Booksirens for the ARC of this book. My review is my own.
I found that the author succeeded in keeping me engaged and entertained. However, I must confess that while some stories had me hooked from start to finish, others left me feeling somewhat underwhelmed. This is not entirely unexpected in a collection of short stories, where it is natural for some to stand out more than others.
I did notice that certain themes tended to overlap across multiple stories, leading to some repetition. Moreover, I found that while some stories had unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end, others were unfortunately a little too predictable, which was somewhat disappointing. Despite these minor criticisms, I still found the book to be an enjoyable read overall.
Many thanks to the author, publishers and Booksirens for the ARC of this book. My review is my own.