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rachelunabridged 's review for:
The Night Parade
by Ronald Malfi
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thanks so much to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a copy of this book for review!
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David is on the run with his daughter Ellie as the world falls apart around them. A disease known as Wanderer's Folly is rapidly spreading, wiping out towns and cities alike. David must fight to protect his daughter from those who are already sick, those who have lost hope, and the shady government officials who are following their trail.
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Let me start by saying this book will absolutely have you feeling things. Dread as David and Ellie are pursued across the U.S., fear for their survival as they encounter one obstacle after another, and all of the feelings of a parent fighting to protect their child. This book is a heck of an emotional roller coaster in so many ways. This is my second Malfi read, and just like with the last one, I'm so impressed by how much heart he puts into his stories. He is so good at characterization and writing relationships and interactions that feel real. I absolutely adore this about his writing.
While this story may sound like just another apocalyptic story, the most compelling thing about it is the characters and their journey. The plague is almost more of a backdrop, and I really liked that about it. I love a story where I can really connect with the characters.
I would definitely recommend this book to horror fans, especially those that enjoy apocalyptic themes. Don't blame me if you totally end up crying at the end. Not that I would know anything about that. *cough*
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David is on the run with his daughter Ellie as the world falls apart around them. A disease known as Wanderer's Folly is rapidly spreading, wiping out towns and cities alike. David must fight to protect his daughter from those who are already sick, those who have lost hope, and the shady government officials who are following their trail.
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Let me start by saying this book will absolutely have you feeling things. Dread as David and Ellie are pursued across the U.S., fear for their survival as they encounter one obstacle after another, and all of the feelings of a parent fighting to protect their child. This book is a heck of an emotional roller coaster in so many ways. This is my second Malfi read, and just like with the last one, I'm so impressed by how much heart he puts into his stories. He is so good at characterization and writing relationships and interactions that feel real. I absolutely adore this about his writing.
While this story may sound like just another apocalyptic story, the most compelling thing about it is the characters and their journey. The plague is almost more of a backdrop, and I really liked that about it. I love a story where I can really connect with the characters.
I would definitely recommend this book to horror fans, especially those that enjoy apocalyptic themes. Don't blame me if you totally end up crying at the end. Not that I would know anything about that. *cough*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide