A review by thepercenator
The Troop by Nick Cutter

dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Oh boy, this book was a doozy for me. Aside from the obvious gruesome nature of the book and the detailed descriptions, I felt like some of the other horror elements in this book (see content warnings) weren’t at all necessary for the storyline. That all being said, I still enjoyed this book and thought about it a lot after finishing. I found myself more attached to the characters than I thought I would be (though there are obvious exceptions).  I thought the writing was great and engaging and it definitely left me unsettled and more emotional than anticipated. It was just a book that made me need a little break from horror after. I’ll say it again - check content warnings!
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