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dark
funny
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rating: C+
Blister is about cartoonist Jason being banished to a backwater town in Georgia after he scares some kids so bad one breaks his arm. What follows is a weird story that blends horror and romance once Jason meets Blister, or Rachel, the town's legendary monster.
The story was another surprisingly well-crafted one by Jeff Strand. I have read 2 other books of his and this one was maybe not as good as them, but still a very easy read. The dialogue is so funny, especially between Louie and Jason and Jason's inner thoughts. It's one of the strongest points in the book.
There are some graphic horrible torture scenes that were really riveting and frightening. I didn't see all of the twists coming. I think that was a nice surprise. The end kind of came suddenly and the story lost me once Rachel and Jason became closer. I think their relationship was believable.
Anyway not much else to say except this is one in Strand's library worth reading.
Blister is about cartoonist Jason being banished to a backwater town in Georgia after he scares some kids so bad one breaks his arm. What follows is a weird story that blends horror and romance once Jason meets Blister, or Rachel, the town's legendary monster.
The story was another surprisingly well-crafted one by Jeff Strand. I have read 2 other books of his and this one was maybe not as good as them, but still a very easy read. The dialogue is so funny, especially between Louie and Jason and Jason's inner thoughts. It's one of the strongest points in the book.
There are some graphic horrible torture scenes that were really riveting and frightening. I didn't see all of the twists coming. I think that was a nice surprise. The end kind of came suddenly and the story lost me once Rachel and Jason became closer. I think their relationship was believable.
Anyway not much else to say except this is one in Strand's library worth reading.