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sycaid's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
I DNF this book!
I stopped about half-way in for one main reason.
I made the mistake of reading a review that spoiled a very important plot twist but didn't use spoiler tags at all (on this very website). BUT I do know that I would have stopped this book as soon as that plot twist showed up during my listening session because it's beyond infuriating and bad writing. I used to force myself to finish "bad" books out of guilt. But I'm too old for that nonsense anymore and refuse to put up with it.
Basically, I won't be reading reviews that have spoilers anymore, and I'll feel less bad about dropping a book because of a bad plot and/or lazy writing for now on.
The overall plot is good, and could have made for a great story. I was able to envision it as a movie in my mind while I listened to the audio-book due to the great narrator. But the main character just annoyed me to the point of me wanting to slap her, and a particular plot twist ruined the rest of the story for me. Such a shame.
I stopped about half-way in for one main reason.
I made the mistake of reading a review that spoiled a very important plot twist but didn't use spoiler tags at all (on this very website). BUT I do know that I would have stopped this book as soon as that plot twist showed up during my listening session because it's beyond infuriating and bad writing. I used to force myself to finish "bad" books out of guilt. But I'm too old for that nonsense anymore and refuse to put up with it.
Basically, I won't be reading reviews that have spoilers anymore, and I'll feel less bad about dropping a book because of a bad plot and/or lazy writing for now on.
The overall plot is good, and could have made for a great story. I was able to envision it as a movie in my mind while I listened to the audio-book due to the great narrator. But the main character just annoyed me to the point of me wanting to slap her, and a particular plot twist ruined the rest of the story for me. Such a shame.
Content Warnings
Minor: War
rachelsears11's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
atomecko's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mand_al_orian's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, Car accident, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Body horror, Child death, Murder, Self harm, Alcohol, Death, Emotional abuse, and Vomit
Minor: War and Terminal illness
emrodav's review against another edition
3.0
A completely alright book. I just wish that the entire premise and plot hadn’t been given away in the description. Some mystery would’ve made this book so much better. If you can go into it blind, it would probably be better.
raebooknerd's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
xofillek's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stepriot's review against another edition
4.0
I do wish modern horror didn't spend quite so much time indulging in the narrator's self doubt.
rereader33's review against another edition
2.0
2023 March Reading Challenge
Prompt: read a book that starts w/ L, A, D, or Y
I'm not mad, just disappointed.
I felt like this was going to be "Final Destination w/ a folk horror twist," but it ended up just being a blisteringly fast killing spree featuring characters that are impossible to care about because they're introduced than immediately killed and/or are assholes, a love story shoehorned in (yeah I don't get it either) and a Hallmark movie ending that left me confused and deeply unsatisfied.
Read it if you want, its short with simple prose and fast pace, but there are better horror novels out their.
Prompt: read a book that starts w/ L, A, D, or Y
I'm not mad, just disappointed.
I felt like this was going to be "Final Destination w/ a folk horror twist," but it ended up just being a blisteringly fast killing spree featuring characters that are impossible to care about because they're introduced than immediately killed and/or are assholes, a love story shoehorned in (yeah I don't get it either) and a Hallmark movie ending that left me confused and deeply unsatisfied.
Read it if you want, its short with simple prose and fast pace, but there are better horror novels out their.