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A review by witchycowboy
Universal Harvester by John Darnielle
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
If you read this book there is two things to know.
1. This is not a horror story. I have no idea why it's even labled as such, but I think it's only because there is a mention of cults and creepy footage. But it still isn't enough that I would say this story is a horror, so if you go into think that. You will be let down.
2. This book is best as a audiobook. At least to me it was. Because this story is told in a way that if best spoke, rather than read. It just hits all the right beats, when someone is telling it to you.
With all that said, this is a good story. It's different and carries a tone that I enjoyed. It feels like when two friends sit down and one tells a big story.
1. This is not a horror story. I have no idea why it's even labled as such, but I think it's only because there is a mention of cults and creepy footage. But it still isn't enough that I would say this story is a horror, so if you go into think that. You will be let down.
2. This book is best as a audiobook. At least to me it was. Because this story is told in a way that if best spoke, rather than read. It just hits all the right beats, when someone is telling it to you.
With all that said, this is a good story. It's different and carries a tone that I enjoyed. It feels like when two friends sit down and one tells a big story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident