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A review by antoniusvictor
Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A sequel that packs the same level of intrigue and brilliant character work as it's leading title, while still remaining fresh and unique in its own presentation! I loved it!
While My Heart is a Chainsaw created a slow-burn deconstruction of slasher media set in the summer over multiple weeks, Stephen Graham Jones proved he could create a story just as good in the inverse, so Don't Fear The Reaper becomes a fast-paced rekindling of passion within the slasher subgenre set in the winter over one weekend. And he absolutely knocked it out of the park!
What these two books have in common are it's strongest parts: the characters. Jones has an unbelievable ability to formulate deeply human and complex characters, with multiple perspectives approaching his stories, and yet every single one carries some level of sympathy or understanding that keeps the pacing endlessly engaging in his writing. Even two chapters in this book that could have spoiled the narrative based on the characters perspective helped support the kickass ending of a secondary story in a trilogy, a traditionally doomed narrative.
I can't wait to start the final book. I don't want this experience to end, but I'm endlessly grateful for the journey that Jones takes me on.
While My Heart is a Chainsaw created a slow-burn deconstruction of slasher media set in the summer over multiple weeks, Stephen Graham Jones proved he could create a story just as good in the inverse, so Don't Fear The Reaper becomes a fast-paced rekindling of passion within the slasher subgenre set in the winter over one weekend. And he absolutely knocked it out of the park!
What these two books have in common are it's strongest parts: the characters. Jones has an unbelievable ability to formulate deeply human and complex characters, with multiple perspectives approaching his stories, and yet every single one carries some level of sympathy or understanding that keeps the pacing endlessly engaging in his writing. Even two chapters in this book that could have spoiled the narrative based on the characters perspective helped support the kickass ending of a secondary story in a trilogy, a traditionally doomed narrative.
I can't wait to start the final book. I don't want this experience to end, but I'm endlessly grateful for the journey that Jones takes me on.