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colourmebrad's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The best joke in this very goofy book is a Halloween store named Forever 31.
This is kinda fun at times, but pretty uneven, and I don't think all of its goofiness is intentional. There are enough things going on that I didn't ever feel like not finishing it, and it gets a little thrilling at the start of the final act, but then just goes so off the rails that the last, I dunno, 30 pages or so become an exercise in, "ok, let's get this over with, geeze".
I could probably do worse buying a book entirely based on title, though.
This is kinda fun at times, but pretty uneven, and I don't think all of its goofiness is intentional. There are enough things going on that I didn't ever feel like not finishing it, and it gets a little thrilling at the start of the final act, but then just goes so off the rails that the last, I dunno, 30 pages or so become an exercise in, "ok, let's get this over with, geeze".
I could probably do worse buying a book entirely based on title, though.
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Suicide
If you don't like books that play fast and loose with mental health/illness and use the word 'crazy' a lot, this isn't for you. The tiniest bit spoiler-y details:kimmehcat's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
kelseymikaela's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I enjoy outlandish horror, but part of what scares me is when it is grounded in some reality. I loved the concept of the house trying to bring itself to life, but i was distracted by how annoying/one-note the main characters were. No one had a redeeming moment. Sabrina was unlikable and constantly gaslit by her family. I couldn't tell if Damien was supposed to be comedic relief. His random side quests were ridiculous and impossible. Everyone was a basic stereotype and uncreative. The house coming alive and marching off was the most interesting "scary" part of this short story. I wanted/needed more lore of the house. The neighbor was so lackluster even though she was supposed to be the quirky one. The random side stories of the police chief offing himself was unnecessary. Not scary.
jennd's review
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
This book is so absurd, I loved every minute of it
georgia_mae's review
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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? Yes
2.0
kelseylitsliftsanddips's review
2.75
So, this was fun enough that I wasn’t completely bored. But not fun enough that I was invested at any point. I didn’t really connect with any of the characters, and parts just had me rolling my eyes. But once I stopped looking for any actual scary horror and just let it be goofy, I had a better time with the story.
ivywitch's review
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-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
2.5
I didn't like the beginning. Characters felt bland and it was kind of confusing to start. Then almost to the end got good and interesting, then fell short but then good again. So the idea and plot is there! I just wish the author took time to build more on it cause the story had great potential
tanahayward's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75