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A review by whimsicalish
Jackal by Erin E. Adams
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
For the most part, I enjoyed this ride. I don't read many horror but Adams did a great job with the atmosphere and describing the evil in the forest. The writing is descriptive enough to get a sense of dread, while being easy to read.
When I was getting to the climax, I was worried the book was heading to an overdone direction. I was pleasantly surprised finding something new!
There are a few pieces of info that either, don't get an explanation or just the sake of a red herring. My biggest feedback/negative is a line from the MC that states her "reasoning" about the innocence of a man.
MC is very much attracted to this man from her childhood. She later deems he is innocent because he's attractive and his emotions show in his eyes. (Adams also states MC is in her 30s and consumes a ton of true crime.) Umm? There are serial killers KNOWN for their charisma and conventional attractiveness by society. What a strange thing to write...I am utterly baffled with the MC not trusting anyone, then quickly okays this man; simply because he's hot and doesn't have cold, dead eyes?
Adams does a great job creating dialogue in this story about racism. Even weaves real history from Johnstown, Pennsylvania into Jackal.
I am interested if Adams has more stories in the future. I hope they continue to write and grow.
When I was getting to the climax, I was worried the book was heading to an overdone direction. I was pleasantly surprised finding something new!
There are a few pieces of info that either, don't get an explanation or just the sake of a red herring. My biggest feedback/negative is a line from the MC that states her "reasoning" about the innocence of a man.
MC is very much attracted to this man from her childhood. She later deems he is innocent because he's attractive and his emotions show in his eyes. (Adams also states MC is in her 30s and consumes a ton of true crime.) Umm? There are serial killers KNOWN for their charisma and conventional attractiveness by society. What a strange thing to write...I am utterly baffled with the MC not trusting anyone, then quickly okays this man; simply because he's hot and doesn't have cold, dead eyes?
Adams does a great job creating dialogue in this story about racism. Even weaves real history from Johnstown, Pennsylvania into Jackal.
I am interested if Adams has more stories in the future. I hope they continue to write and grow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Racism, Murder, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence