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A review by alfsan
Ill Will by Dan Chaon
2.0
Just not my cup of tea.
*First, the bad:*
> There were many mysteries or plots within the main plot but none really took charge, twists or explanation.
> I felt it dragged for too long.
> The "twists" were really predictable and with no "Mystery" whatsoever
> The background provided on some of the characters was just all over and it felt more like a lack of direction rather than a literary approach
> The ending was a bit disappointing, more than I'd like to admit.
> The character development starts good, but then it kind of stops mid explanation of understanding. Felt like I was being guided in one direction along a maze but the guidance suddenly stopped and it just feels a bit lost.
*And now, the good:*
> It is creepy, the writing keep me at edge Sometimes, when it didn't feel the drag of the story
> Its prose evolves and it takes a more serious and literary approach towards the end, really liked that
> Interesting story, that has many subplots, but maybe too many too deep for its own benefit.
I would definitely wouldn't classify as terror, but more of a dready thriller.
As with any book, it's a Personal opinion, a personal journey. Each book is its own master and has its own set of disciples, i just really didn't feel a connection.
*First, the bad:*
> There were many mysteries or plots within the main plot but none really took charge, twists or explanation.
> I felt it dragged for too long.
> The "twists" were really predictable and with no "Mystery" whatsoever
> The background provided on some of the characters was just all over and it felt more like a lack of direction rather than a literary approach
> The ending was a bit disappointing, more than I'd like to admit.
> The character development starts good, but then it kind of stops mid explanation of understanding. Felt like I was being guided in one direction along a maze but the guidance suddenly stopped and it just feels a bit lost.
*And now, the good:*
> It is creepy, the writing keep me at edge Sometimes, when it didn't feel the drag of the story
> Its prose evolves and it takes a more serious and literary approach towards the end, really liked that
> Interesting story, that has many subplots, but maybe too many too deep for its own benefit.
I would definitely wouldn't classify as terror, but more of a dready thriller.
As with any book, it's a Personal opinion, a personal journey. Each book is its own master and has its own set of disciples, i just really didn't feel a connection.