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dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Solid horror thriller. Tension is slowly ratcheted up through the story, though it peaks for the kill scenes, which occur only sporadically through the book until they discover the underground city and then it's a bloodbath . The characters aren't great people (with a few exceptions) but the story is fundamentally about their arrogance, so it works.
The prose is fairly utilitarian, but there's an air of authenticity around the creature and the backstory which is engrossing enough that the story feels more weighty than it is. The kills are well-executed and the creature is horrifying, particularly when it's the POV character. The ending - and some of the mysticism - is a bit corny for my taste. But it's not awful, and it's brief.
Worth a read if you like creature features or want to watch bad people get eaten.
The prose is fairly utilitarian, but there's an air of authenticity around the creature and the backstory which is engrossing enough that the story feels more weighty than it is. The kills are well-executed and the creature is horrifying, particularly when it's the POV character. The ending - and some of the mysticism - is a bit corny for my taste. But it's not awful, and it's brief.
Worth a read if you like creature features or want to watch bad people get eaten.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore