A review by sammba
The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

 I will preface this by saying that this is not a book for everyone. It is intense and gory. There is action, violence, hate, cursing, and brutal deaths. But if you are looking for a horror thriller that goes beyond just focusing on the actions, this book is for you.

Tremblay writes from almost every characters' point of view so you can understand where they are coming from and can feel for them. This in turn continuously makes you question your own thoughts and values. It fills you with stress and gives you existential dread. It will have you asking the question, what would I do if this happened to me?

Many of the low reviews are due to the ending (don't worry, I'm not spoiling it) and I completely understand why they hate it, but they will remember and be thinking about it for a long time. And that's the point. I thought that the ending was perfect and was the only way it could finish in line with the rest of the book. 
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