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A review by rachel_langella
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
This is YA horror with teen protagonists, and it's on the ham-handed side. Plus Cesare uses some of the stylistic tics that annoy me most, like using exclamation marks in exposition and using descriptors instead of names.
It's a fast read and pretty fun, and I was like, "WTF am I reading?" a few times. It's a generational conflict microcosm with clown suits, a popcorn horror novel trying to add depth to the slasher element with neon sign social commentary.
Overall, pretty good, but I'm not invested enough to check out the sequels.
It's a fast read and pretty fun, and I was like, "WTF am I reading?" a few times. It's a generational conflict microcosm with clown suits, a popcorn horror novel trying to add depth to the slasher element with neon sign social commentary.
Overall, pretty good, but I'm not invested enough to check out the sequels.