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I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
“I don’t know - I don’t make the rules, I just follow them, whether I want to or not.”
I really liked how the author took the time to give context to major slasher characteristics.
I really liked how the author took the time to give context to major slasher characteristics.
- The murderous instruments they select
- How they always find their victims
- Their connection to the final girl
- Their supernatural abilities
To be clear, we are in the head of the slasher the entire time. He may be somewhat likable but he is also very much the villain!
There is also lots of internal dialogue and details that may seem pointless but it all comes together. I found this really fascinating and it made for a fun twist on the normal slasher narrative.
This is my second read from this author and it's safe to say that Stephen Graham Jones is now on my auto-buy list!
Thanks to the publisher saga for this gifted copy!