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The Pram by Joe Hill

24 reviews

jasminecheek's review against another edition

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dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Pram by Joe Hill is an interesting story with a familiar but engaging storyline. While the plot ultimately becomes predictable, it’s refreshing to see the husband as the protagonist, while the wife remains blissfully unaware of the darker events unfolding. This story makes for a good, quick read during spooky season or as a campfire tale, perfect for a bit of eerie entertainment.
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eatingwords's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I resented Willy's resentment towards his wife, Marianne.
and although it was interesting to see how grief of losing a child not yet born could be experienced by the non-carrying parent, I just couldn't understand his hate (?) towards his wife.
the end was gory, but somewhat fitting.

the writing felt somewhat pretentious but overall very engaging and I was directly transported into the story which I really liked.
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savvyrosereads's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

This was decently written but was also actively horrific and I’m physically nauseous after reading it. I’m not usually particularly squeamish or bothered by gory things, but this is very much a nope for me, thanks.
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stories_of_the_soul27's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

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kristasorocks's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

3.0

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authormelissameyer's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is what happens when you don't deal with your grief or your anger. 
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michelles_book_nook's review against another edition

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

4.0

⚠️ CW: miscarriage, animal death, murder ⚠️ If you're looking for a book that will give you that eerie sense of dread then this is the short story for you! A husband’s obsessive desire for a child leads to an unexpected manifestation of his yearning in a nightmarish dream. Willy and Marianne’s farmhouse in Maine has acres of meadow and fresh air, and a lonesome bridle path in the forest along which Willy daydreams and ambles. When he’s loaned a decrepit old pram to cart his groceries home, the rickety squeak of the wheels comforts him. And so do the sweet coos of a baby that Willy knows can’t be real, or can it? This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. It fills you with such a creepy sense of anticipation that only grows the more you read. The twist was so good and even though you sort of know where the book is going it still gives you goosebumps with the petrifying ending. Overall, I really enjoyed this short story and I highly recommend it for any gorey thriller or horror lovers.
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mfmccoy0216's review against another edition

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dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I thought overall the idea of a haunted Pram was really cool and interesting, and the gore scenes were well described, I think this one was just a bit to slowly pace for me, I kind of wanted a bit more edge to it.
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arsmagicalibrorum's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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annaavian's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Eerie, but not necessarily for the right reasons. 
The Pram had an intriguing concept - a brief horror story focusing on miscarriage, but from the father's point of view. It maintained a good sense of timing and atmosphere. However, I wasn't completely satisfied with the direction the story took in the end, and certain parts seemed more like random thoughts from the author, rather than deliberate plot elements.
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