A review by a_robin_reads
De kooi by Josh Malerman

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Information:

• Library book & Storytel audiobook
• Buddy: Raving Pigeon
• Series TBR

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Review:

Good story. Not super well executed in parts. But was very creepy.

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Review previously placed on my blog:

I'm currently reading Bird box by Josh Malerman. This is the first book in the Bird box series. I'm reading a Dutch copy from the library whilst listening to the audiobook. Reading this for a buddy read. Not sure if I will add the second book to my Series TBR, we shall see.

This is good so far. I like the set up and the way it is written. I don't like the main character very much, but I think that is supposed to be the case. It is very disturbing so far. The build-up is very good so far. I also enjoy the different timelines. 

In the end the writing didn't really do it for me. Might have been the translation. It just felt a bit detached. But the story was very good and it did what it set out to do. It made me feel unsettled. Not sure if I will read the sequel though, it was a good standalone. 

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