Reviews

Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman

lyntwhit's review against another edition

5.0

Really enjoyable read! Couldn't put it down. Story line reminded me a bit of the movie Skeleton Key, but then veered off on its own trajectory. The voice and some of the characters also reminded me of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

geekymomontheprairie's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

fernicanus's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

shortybtrippin's review against another edition

3.0

It was fine. The story and the writing were good but I stick by my earlier opinion, the racism just makes my skin crawl. I understand the setting of the story but it was excessive. Absolutely took away from the story, for me anyway.

laurahappily's review against another edition

2.0

Some of this book was good. The creepy factor was off the charts, and some of the scenes were legitimately scary. However, I found the "twist" about the people across the river to be disappointing and not nearly as scary as it could have been. Additionally, while some of the racism in the book is merely historical accuracy, some of it rubbed me the wrong way entirely.

flammewar's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

rainstar's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, Violence, and Racial slurs

journeyb's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

qjbrown96's review against another edition

5.0

This is the first werewolf book I’ve ever read and it was awesome!

The story is set in 1930’s Georgia. The Nichols just moved in and for some reason the town always sends their pigs across their river even though they can’t afford to do it. They have a meeting and convince the town folk to stop. People start being mutilated and they have to go across the river to figure out just what’s out there that the older town folk have been warning everyone about…something with sharp teeth.

It was a slow burn but the last half the book was a thrill ride and the ending was super good. Love this book and it was a perfect October read.

pam2375's review against another edition

2.0

I have to say that this is one that I definitely had a hard time sticking with.

The story is set in the 1930's (I think). I had a dificult time staying with the actual storyline, but I think that was the goal of the author. If it was (his goal), then he did a great job weaving a tall tale.

This was a mix between mind-bender mystery and horror. So if you like that sort of story then this one will be a good one for you.

I would like to thank Net Galley and Penguin Group USA for an ARC.