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A review by friendcat67
Nowhere by Allison Gunn
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
When "Nowhere" shifts from a thriller to horror, it is so jarring and unnerving, I immediately had to "lock-in" and find out how the story ends. Throughout all the twists and horrors, "Nowhere" seized my attention and didn't let me go. The start was a bit slow, but like an elevator drop, its the lurch from normal to horrifying that kept me in the story.
The townsfolk, as a whole character, are uncomfortable stuck to their beliefs and are another horror in their own. They are characterized as steadfast, outspoken, and overstepping. They are, difficult to feel sympathy for, but as the horror ramps up, you can't help but feel for every single character, stubbornly bigoted townsfolk included.
Allison Gunn offers a beautifully wicked and cruel look at a relationship in peril. Her brutally and unflinching descriptions of Rachel's inner turmoil and Finn's insecurity, make the main horror plot seem less terrifying. She expertly weaves the thoughts of both of the Kennan parents as they try to navigate their lives after their son's accident. It's hard to look away from the Kennan relationship; at times Rachel is too honest, and Finn too sad, but both of these flawed and well-written characters are necessary to band together to give the reader any hope of making it out of "Nowhere".
"Nowhere" by Allison Gunn is a fast horror read that grabs you by your collars, ramps up from whispering to yelling in your face, and leaves you to confront your own complicated feelings about the relationships, grief, and sympathy. I was given the book as in advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
The townsfolk, as a whole character, are uncomfortable stuck to their beliefs and are another horror in their own. They are characterized as steadfast, outspoken, and overstepping. They are, difficult to feel sympathy for, but as the horror ramps up, you can't help but feel for every single character, stubbornly bigoted townsfolk included.
Allison Gunn offers a beautifully wicked and cruel look at a relationship in peril. Her brutally and unflinching descriptions of Rachel's inner turmoil and Finn's insecurity, make the main horror plot seem less terrifying. She expertly weaves the thoughts of both of the Kennan parents as they try to navigate their lives after their son's accident. It's hard to look away from the Kennan relationship; at times Rachel is too honest, and Finn too sad, but both of these flawed and well-written characters are necessary to band together to give the reader any hope of making it out of "Nowhere".
"Nowhere" by Allison Gunn is a fast horror read that grabs you by your collars, ramps up from whispering to yelling in your face, and leaves you to confront your own complicated feelings about the relationships, grief, and sympathy. I was given the book as in advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Religious bigotry
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Grief