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A review by silenttwg
Eternal Darkness by Tom Deady
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
When a new kid moves into what is considered the haunted house of small town, Brixton, Ben and his friends adopt him into their folds. Unknown to them though is that by bringing him in, they're bringing in all of the trouble that dodges his family's footsteps.
Man, @ Tom Deady, I would like to get through your books without either crying or getting this close to tears falling. Quit causing emotional trauma.
And I say that because Tom has a knack for creating these loveable, familiar characters who we've all known in our lives, these situations we've felt and been witness to, and adding just enough of the supernatural to mess up those characters' lives and our hearts.
This tickles my nostalgic bones with a Stephen King coming-of-age feel and felt like it gave some nods to The Lost Boys, but it was close enough to remind me of it but not feel like a copy.
I recommend this and am unamused that the second is not out and about for adding to my library. Grumbles.
Man, @ Tom Deady, I would like to get through your books without either crying or getting this close to tears falling. Quit causing emotional trauma.
And I say that because Tom has a knack for creating these loveable, familiar characters who we've all known in our lives, these situations we've felt and been witness to, and adding just enough of the supernatural to mess up those characters' lives and our hearts.
This tickles my nostalgic bones with a Stephen King coming-of-age feel and felt like it gave some nods to The Lost Boys, but it was close enough to remind me of it but not feel like a copy.
I recommend this and am unamused that the second is not out and about for adding to my library. Grumbles.