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A review by trianglethethird
The Deep by Nick Cutter
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I loved the book and read through it in one sitting. Cutter has an amazing way with words when described horror. The first 90% while great the last 10% was a mess. Alice a supporting character felt like she wasn't there to do anything. The setting felt like a waste. There were some unnecessary plot points that could have been better handled or not have been included.
For instance, the plague 'Gets, which essentially causes Alzheimer's disease, initially drew my attention and seemed significant. A good part of the book was focused on it, setting up a strong motive and adding tension. Yet, after the first part, the plague was barely mentioned, with occasional off-hand mentions. It appeared to be an important element but ultimately seemed useless in the grand scheme of things.
For instance, the plague 'Gets, which essentially causes Alzheimer's disease, initially drew my attention and seemed significant. A good part of the book was focused on it, setting up a strong motive and adding tension. Yet, after the first part, the plague was barely mentioned, with occasional off-hand mentions. It appeared to be an important element but ultimately seemed useless in the grand scheme of things.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Body horror