A review by ecokai
Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I found this book to be quite unrealistic and repetitive. the concept is what intrigued me but i feel let down. it could’ve been executed better, with more tension and suspense, instead of people just dying for no reason. there was lots of commentary on young people and phone use/social media, almost as if the author is implying young adults going 5 weeks without a phone will lead to them killing each other. i also found it difficult to care about any of the characters or differentiate between a lot of them. 
there were a couple parts that did creep me out and i liked the found footage interview style