A review by bruisedtigers
This Town Sleeps by Dennis E. Staples

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Contrary to a lot of reviews I've seen, I really enjoyed the splitting of perspectives towards the end of the novel. The shift carried the feeling of a trauma that engulfed a community. Overall, I really enjoyed what this story was: haunting and hopeful all at once. 
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