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occults's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
paperwitch's review against another edition
2.0
Oh boy...where to start.
I really enjoyed the first half of this book, it was creepy, entertaining and fucked up. Unfortunately the second half was such a snooze fest.
The first half introduces the characters and their dynamics while the second Half continuously reminds us that “Juliet is the boss and oh boy if you don’t listen to her you are in trouble” amongst other things. It really just made this story drag and made me loose interest right away.
The amount of repetition ruined whatever potential this story had and that’s such a shame because it was up to an amazing start, I even thought this was going to become one of my favorite books of the year, oh how wrong I was. Also this book was a lot of tell and no show, that was another thing that made me knock down a star.
The characters are written to be unlikeable and I don’t mind that but when the story itself doesn’t provide you with entertainment then there’s nothing left to hold on to.
I really enjoyed the first half of this book, it was creepy, entertaining and fucked up. Unfortunately the second half was such a snooze fest.
The first half introduces the characters and their dynamics while the second Half continuously reminds us that “Juliet is the boss and oh boy if you don’t listen to her you are in trouble” amongst other things. It really just made this story drag and made me loose interest right away.
The amount of repetition ruined whatever potential this story had and that’s such a shame because it was up to an amazing start, I even thought this was going to become one of my favorite books of the year, oh how wrong I was. Also this book was a lot of tell and no show, that was another thing that made me knock down a star.
The characters are written to be unlikeable and I don’t mind that but when the story itself doesn’t provide you with entertainment then there’s nothing left to hold on to.
swampmama's review
5.0
Lukavics proves once again that she knows how to write the horror genre. This book was near impossible to put down. The Cane sisters are a fast read to devour - literally - and there was never enough twists and turns and downright horrible, but beautifully written, horror. Fans of King will love.
jkenna1990's review
5.0
I got this as an ARC from Harliquin Teen and I'm very grateful to them for sending out my way.
While it was fairly obvious that Rose was going to be some sort of zombie/canibal type character I still loved this book. I understand that some may have found it predictable and while I do partially agree, I thought that there were enough twists and turns to hold my attention until the very end. I would recommend this book for any fan of horror. I'm excited to read her other books now that I've finished this one.
While it was fairly obvious that Rose was going to be some sort of zombie/canibal type character I still loved this book. I understand that some may have found it predictable and while I do partially agree, I thought that there were enough twists and turns to hold my attention until the very end. I would recommend this book for any fan of horror. I'm excited to read her other books now that I've finished this one.
scythefranz's review
3.0
Just like her second book, The Woman in the Walls, Amy Lukavics' third novel, The Ravenous failed to engage and capture me completely. The novel has a good build-up but the slow pacing does not contribute well. But it is still a good read for me, anyway.
The Ravenous is about cannibalism. It's a take away especially if you've read its synopsis (such a bummer!). And it's actually obvious considering the title. I wasn't prepared anyway when the big reveal came up. My stomach goes awry, does twists and turns and backflips, imagining the gross scenarios the characters are telling and not telling in this book. Yuck!
The family/sister dynamics is also one of the reasons why I still liked this book. I like the love/hate relatioship of the Cane sisters. Their flaws, insecurities and ambitions that add up to the story. Also, the change in characters' attitude when things got messier.
I actually adore Lukavics, on how she writes her characters especially on the part when they are contemplating whether to do the killings or not. It reveals the Cane sisters and test their decision-making, their morals. It's interesting to see how each sister respond. And how I, as a reader, will think and feel about these events.
The Ravenous is about cannibalism. It's a take away especially if you've read its synopsis (such a bummer!). And it's actually obvious considering the title. I wasn't prepared anyway when the big reveal came up. My stomach goes awry, does twists and turns and backflips, imagining the gross scenarios the characters are telling and not telling in this book. Yuck!
The family/sister dynamics is also one of the reasons why I still liked this book. I like the love/hate relatioship of the Cane sisters. Their flaws, insecurities and ambitions that add up to the story. Also, the change in characters' attitude when things got messier.
I actually adore Lukavics, on how she writes her characters especially on the part when they are contemplating whether to do the killings or not. It reveals the Cane sisters and test their decision-making, their morals. It's interesting to see how each sister respond. And how I, as a reader, will think and feel about these events.
spykgurl's review
5.0
A different take on a zombie tale. I really enjoyed how it took you outside of the zombie side and put you into someone else's shoes that had to deal with the situation.
georgilvsbooks's review
3.0
3.5 stars.
The last 40 pages really freaked me out and made me feel uneasy!
A quick read!
Very gory and disturbing!
The last 40 pages really freaked me out and made me feel uneasy!
A quick read!
Very gory and disturbing!