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A review by stefo
A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
First part is absolutely fantastic, both in the existential dread aspect and "worldbuilding" one, even with drops of absurdist/black comedy.
The second, not so much. You're wallowing in despair, yes, but to what purpose, you already understand how horrifying the idea of such stretched time is. Even with the cheeky hopefulness at the end it feels a bit unnecessary.
Still, this is a great book, tad disturbing obviously, but very fast paced and "thrilling" in an odd way. Highly recommended if you dig the blurb. Won't take you much time either, so I think its very worth it.
The second, not so much. You're wallowing in despair, yes, but to what purpose, you already understand how horrifying the idea of such stretched time is. Even with the cheeky hopefulness at the end it feels a bit unnecessary.
Still, this is a great book, tad disturbing obviously, but very fast paced and "thrilling" in an odd way. Highly recommended if you dig the blurb. Won't take you much time either, so I think its very worth it.