the_evergrowing_library's review
4.0
Jesus Christ, this was the most traumatic first dozen pages I think I’ve ever read!
This was McCammon’s first novel to step away from any supernatural elements and focus on the real world, which is a scary enough place.
The book for the first half sets up our main cast, builds the tension and leads into the main plot before switching up to what is a relentless chase thriller for the second half.
Mary Terrell, aka Mary Terror is one of the best written Female Antagonists that I’ve had the dis/pleasure of reading(up there with Annie Wilkes). The other characters that appear throughout the novel also feel very well put together and I found them all to be really believable.
The plot was fairly straightforward but did flow with a lot of original ideas that built further beyond just ‘snatch and run’. I did feel there was a bit off a dip in pacing just after the 1/2 way mark but it kept itself on track.
In the interest or trying to find faults I would say that there was some injuries, or lack of, that felt a bit beyond the realms of grounded reality, but you have to have some damage occur along the way!
This book is basically a parents worst nightmare!
This was McCammon’s first novel to step away from any supernatural elements and focus on the real world, which is a scary enough place.
The book for the first half sets up our main cast, builds the tension and leads into the main plot before switching up to what is a relentless chase thriller for the second half.
Mary Terrell, aka Mary Terror is one of the best written Female Antagonists that I’ve had the dis/pleasure of reading(up there with Annie Wilkes). The other characters that appear throughout the novel also feel very well put together and I found them all to be really believable.
The plot was fairly straightforward but did flow with a lot of original ideas that built further beyond just ‘snatch and run’. I did feel there was a bit off a dip in pacing just after the 1/2 way mark but it kept itself on track.
In the interest or trying to find faults I would say that there was some injuries, or lack of, that felt a bit beyond the realms of grounded reality, but you have to have some damage occur along the way!
This book is basically a parents worst nightmare!
dylan_dr3's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
4.0
jaide_monroe's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mkaminski34's review against another edition
5.0
What an intense ride this was! I won't be forgetting Mary "Terror" anytime soon. As a father of a young child this one hit really close to home. Some of the plot points rely on suspension of disbelief but what great thriller DOESN'T do that? It definitely wasn't detrimental to my enjoyment of the book. McCammon rules!
onetrackmind77's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
paranoidfunk's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
bonbonbookz's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
3.5
mollyboots's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
3.75
Was a bit predictable but well written horror type novel.