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hannahvoves 's review for:

American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennett
4.5
dark mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I really loved this book. The setting of the Wink, New Mexico as a small town stuck in the 1950s aesthetic with unimaginable monsters trapped there was a super fun set up. I loved the cosmic horror of it all and the overall strangeness. I think it was really original and fun to read. 

There a few flaws that kept this from being a perfect 5 star read for me. The main character, Mona, felt a little underdeveloped and hollow. Also, the book is heavily driven by exposition, which is not necessarily bad to read, but I think it can get a little slow at times.