Scan barcode
thee_eclectic_eccentric's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
thereadingbunny's review
5.0
This book and TV show episode is a ✨ Core Memory ✨ for me and I love it!
mcj_writer96's review
4.0
It felt a bit odd having it be told in third-person, when this genre is usually written in first-person. Probably not as memorable to me because I have such fond memories of the TV episode adaptation.
Still read it, however, because it's considered a classic Goosebumps for a reason.
Still read it, however, because it's considered a classic Goosebumps for a reason.
posies23's review
3.0
Since I'm going back to teaching 6th grade, I thought I'd read some GOOSEBUMPS.
This is the second book in the series, and it's got a TWILIGHT ZONE feel -- Dad, a scientist who recently lost his job, is acting strange, and won't let the kids down into the basement. Of course, the kids set out to discover what's going on. There are mysterious happenings, and the adults just don't seem to understand. There are a couple of creepy moments, and a clever, ambiguous twist at the end.
I can really see how a late elementary/early middle school student would enjoy this -- it's creepy but not TOO creepy, and it certainly plays to pre-teen fears. With that said, I'm a 42-year-old male, so I found it pretty tame. I will probably keep reading the series, though, since I can plow through one in about an hour, and they are a nice diversion.
This is the second book in the series, and it's got a TWILIGHT ZONE feel -- Dad, a scientist who recently lost his job, is acting strange, and won't let the kids down into the basement. Of course, the kids set out to discover what's going on. There are mysterious happenings, and the adults just don't seem to understand. There are a couple of creepy moments, and a clever, ambiguous twist at the end.
I can really see how a late elementary/early middle school student would enjoy this -- it's creepy but not TOO creepy, and it certainly plays to pre-teen fears. With that said, I'm a 42-year-old male, so I found it pretty tame. I will probably keep reading the series, though, since I can plow through one in about an hour, and they are a nice diversion.
misssweetsally's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
word_wandering's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
vincentedward16's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
dinnureads's review against another edition
5.0
My first R.L.Stine and probably not the last..it was entertaining, not exactly scary but creative :)
abbeyholland's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the characters and story but found the conversations and thoughts repetitive