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jocelyn73c's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
"...I figure if there's a way to fight darkness, it's with light." The Darkness is a horror book full of hope and perseverance. It takes inspiration from King's The Mist and Under the Dome, but the particular brand of claustrophobia and panic that I got from The Darkness reminded me much more of all of our experiences with COVID-19 lockdowns. To me, this book is a beautiful reflection on one of our own darker times. Hutchins really nails his characters, making the time spent with them very enjoyable. While I would have enjoyed more of the eldritch horrors, the ambiguity and vagueness work well here. Hutchins is a skilled and succinct writer, and I look forward to reading more of his work (and his characters) in the future.
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