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The Bright Lands by John Fram
3.0

Again, another book that is not a horror yet is classed as one for some reason?

This is a crime/mystery book with like a small supernatural element to it?

I will be completely honest and say... the storytelling in this was terrible. It made the plot super confusing to me - people were popping in and out in such a strange way. The problem was too many plot lines and characters. There was so much going on.

The writing also wasn't great - there's a devastating part in the book which evokes barely any reaction from the characters which felt odd.

The best thing is the original premise - definitely thought provoking and kind of like Us Against You by Fredrick Backman.

Also there's a lot go homophobia in this book so that's fun...