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The Bright Lands
by John Fram
The Bright Lands is set in the small football-obsessed Texas town of Bentley. But this is the only thing The Bright Lands has in common with Friday Night Lights. The book follows the aftermath of star quarterback Dylan Whitley's death, as we hear from multiple points of view and try to uncover what happened to the teenager. On the way, secret after secret is revealed, until the ultimate climatic and horror-filled ending.
So, full disclosure: this was my first foray into the horror genre (with a little supernatural twist thrown in) and I think if horror is your genre preference, you will get more out of this book. In saying that though, I did love that the suspense continued to build until the ending. Fram delivered a crazy ending, which will shock you and leave you slack-mouthed. It was honestly like watching a horror movie unfold, as I wanted to peek out between my fingers as I read.
What I struggled with was the multiple characters and points of view. Between past and present football players and the Sheriff's Department, I couldn't keep up with who was who and who did what to who. Nonetheless, if you enjoy a thriller or two and are looking for something a little bit (slash a lot) different, check out The Bright Lands. It's a book I won't forget in a while!
Thank you to Hanover Square Press for the review copy.
Trigger warning: sexual assault, homophobia, suicide
So, full disclosure: this was my first foray into the horror genre (with a little supernatural twist thrown in) and I think if horror is your genre preference, you will get more out of this book. In saying that though, I did love that the suspense continued to build until the ending. Fram delivered a crazy ending, which will shock you and leave you slack-mouthed. It was honestly like watching a horror movie unfold, as I wanted to peek out between my fingers as I read.
What I struggled with was the multiple characters and points of view. Between past and present football players and the Sheriff's Department, I couldn't keep up with who was who and who did what to who. Nonetheless, if you enjoy a thriller or two and are looking for something a little bit (slash a lot) different, check out The Bright Lands. It's a book I won't forget in a while!
Thank you to Hanover Square Press for the review copy.
Trigger warning: sexual assault, homophobia, suicide