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kbaker20 's review for:
Ghost Eaters
by Clay McLeod Chapman
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
I finally got some time to finish my first Clay McLeod Chapman book, another grief horror book. (Why do I do this to myself? I swear!) This one is centered around younger adults with different priorities adding a different flavor to the grief of this story, as compared to my previous read, Nestlings by Nat Cassidy. Erin, Amara, Tobias, and Silas are on the cusp of adulthood. Not too far out from graduation, their college memories together are the dearest in their hearts. They are driven to a developmental decision point when one of them dies and these memories become all that is left of the friendship. How far does each one go to stay in these memories and preserve them just as they are or as the happiness they provide each one of them? A classic rite of passage story, learning who you and those closest to you really are.
I thought the subtle development of the characters was great. Following their growth and maturity (or lack thereof) you pick up these small hints and eyebrow raisers that come together in superb fashion at the end. I can see why this is a fan favorite.
I thought the subtle development of the characters was great. Following their growth and maturity (or lack thereof) you pick up these small hints and eyebrow raisers that come together in superb fashion at the end. I can see why this is a fan favorite.