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dogearedbooks's review

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dark 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

2.5

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chainsawheartbooks's review

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dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

And with that I’ve finally finished the Creature Feature collection, and what a story to end on.

Whilst not my favourite story of the collection, this truly had the feeling of an 80s werewolf horror which I really enjoyed.

The deaths were visceral and my breath caught in a few places when the story deviated from what I was expecting.

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annaavian's review

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

"Big Bad" offers an intriguing conclusion to the Creature Feature collection.
The story, centered on a werewolf, follows traditional horror werewolf rules and delivers plenty of gore and tension. The narrative also delves into the complexities of a disintegrating marriage, weaving together mundane and supernatural issues.
While the werewolf elements are particularly captivating, the thorough character development and foreshadowing contribute significantly to the story's impact. The inclusion of normal wolves alongside werewolves is a commendable choice, adding depth to the narrative.
Although "Big Bad" falls short in fully exploring some plot lines and aspects which prevented the story from fulfilling its full potential, it remains a compelling and page-turning read.

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zomvi's review

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dark sad tense fast-paced

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

2.0

I love some of the themes and creatures incorporated in this tale, but the writing is clunky, and the scenes/perspectives are really disjointed.

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laurenvoice's review

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dark tense slow-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

3.5

This story in the Creature Feature collection felt slower-paced than the five stories. There was a bit more build-up to the gore, and there was plenty of gore!

I am not sure how I feel after reading this. I felt sorry for Sam; I won't lie. And I could not stand Rachel by the end; she seemed a tad uncaring, and her story about Mason seemed a bit untrustworthy. Oh, and that Odie is one of the most irritating characters.

However...

Big Bad was an enjoyable story; it would have made a goretastic full-length novel!

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