A review by bruinrocks
The Troop by Nick Cutter

adventurous challenging dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This was an enjoyable novel. The authors created a scarily believable premise.
A bioengineered tape worm that is supposed to help with weight loss but turns extremely dangerous and eats the host from the inside out.
The scout troop gets trapped on the island after it’s quarantined, each falling into a darkness of their own. With no help or word from the outside world the boys must do their best with the things they have to survive the weekend. A well written body horror with a little mix of technothriller, this gross out fiction isn’t for those with a weak stomach. 
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