Review by briannareads1342 - The Clown Brigade

briannareads1342 's review for:

The Clown Brigade by Stephen Graham Jones

4.75

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

This is my second Stephen Graham Jones book, while Night of the Mannequins did something different and seemingly more nebulous with where we see the protagonist by the end [at least, I think. I still find myself thinking about that one from time to time]. The Clown Brigade left you with no doubt about how it would end while still leaving you horrified at what you know will happen after the last line. It's a twisted tale we've all seen before [way too many times, unfortunately] but will nonetheless make you feel uncomfortable—terrified for those around Kyle. All in the span of an hour.

Graham Jones uses his limited time in this novella to significant effect.

Content Warnings