A review by thndrkat
The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay

dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I’m feeling lukewarm about this book. I liked the 80s and 90s references, that it revolves around a friendship, and that this weird punk kid found actual meaning in working at funeral homes. And I did enjoy the ending, although getting there was a slog at times. But I didn’t find the story thrilling, horrifying, psychological, or any of the other marketing and genre words used to describe it. Even when the narrator was feeling scared and horrified, I didn’t feel that way. It’s actually quite a slow and introspective narrative, and is very light on plot. 
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