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ms_marianne_librarian 's review for:
Killer on the Road/The Babysitter Lives
by Stephen Graham Jones
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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:
N/A
Killer on the Road:
After Harper’s blowout fight with her mom, she runs away to hitchhike her way across the desolate I-80 through Wyoming. This is the same route her trucker dad took and never returned from many years ago. Ignoring the dangers of the journey, she sticks out her thumb. Creeped out by a T-bird, occupied by two bible thumpers with an ominous warning, she continues nonetheless. Nothing will stop her.
Unexpectedly, her friends Kissy, Jam and ex Dillon join her on the road. It is Fortunate to have each other, but now they must survive the road stalked by a serial killer. The plot moves quickly as the group discovers evil on the highway in the form of Bucketmouth, a boogeyman of the road who is more horrible than they can imagine. He is also very skilled in his ability to commandeer any kind of vehicle. Fast-paced, gory and terrifying, I will never drive the I-80 again without an anxious stir in my gut.
I enjoyed the dynamics of the friends. They are a likeable group, although Meg’s character is a little in the shadows. As this is a short novel, we don’t get too much regarding the background of the friends. It’s reminiscent of watching a slasher film in that way, which works for the fast paced nature of the book. I would have liked to know the characters more though because they were an interesting group.
The group is quickly propelled into the horror mile marker by mile marker. Stephen Graham Jones creates a plot that puts the characters into a situation they will struggle to return back home from. It’s hard to find a good spot on the road to turn around, especially when evil follows driving a Peterbilt.
The Babysitter Lives:
Charlotte thinks this will be just like any other babysitting job. Twins Desi and Ronald are adorable, except for their mischievous love of playing hide and seek, also, Ronald can see ghosts. As Charlotte gets sucked into their games, she begins to explore this suburban dream house finding its passages dimmed by horrors from the past that are bleeding into the present.
Stephen Graham Jones created a protagonist in Charlotte that all ages will root for. She is not perfect, but she has courage and heart and will protect her loved ones and those in her care now more than ever.
Thank you NetGalley & Saga Press for this eARC.
After Harper’s blowout fight with her mom, she runs away to hitchhike her way across the desolate I-80 through Wyoming. This is the same route her trucker dad took and never returned from many years ago. Ignoring the dangers of the journey, she sticks out her thumb. Creeped out by a T-bird, occupied by two bible thumpers with an ominous warning, she continues nonetheless. Nothing will stop her.
Unexpectedly, her friends Kissy, Jam and ex Dillon join her on the road. It is Fortunate to have each other, but now they must survive the road stalked by a serial killer. The plot moves quickly as the group discovers evil on the highway in the form of Bucketmouth, a boogeyman of the road who is more horrible than they can imagine. He is also very skilled in his ability to commandeer any kind of vehicle. Fast-paced, gory and terrifying, I will never drive the I-80 again without an anxious stir in my gut.
I enjoyed the dynamics of the friends. They are a likeable group, although Meg’s character is a little in the shadows. As this is a short novel, we don’t get too much regarding the background of the friends. It’s reminiscent of watching a slasher film in that way, which works for the fast paced nature of the book. I would have liked to know the characters more though because they were an interesting group.
The group is quickly propelled into the horror mile marker by mile marker. Stephen Graham Jones creates a plot that puts the characters into a situation they will struggle to return back home from. It’s hard to find a good spot on the road to turn around, especially when evil follows driving a Peterbilt.
The Babysitter Lives:
Charlotte thinks this will be just like any other babysitting job. Twins Desi and Ronald are adorable, except for their mischievous love of playing hide and seek, also, Ronald can see ghosts. As Charlotte gets sucked into their games, she begins to explore this suburban dream house finding its passages dimmed by horrors from the past that are bleeding into the present.
Stephen Graham Jones created a protagonist in Charlotte that all ages will root for. She is not perfect, but she has courage and heart and will protect her loved ones and those in her care now more than ever.
Thank you NetGalley & Saga Press for this eARC.