Reviews

Big Bad by Chandler Baker

abookwanderer's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This story won't be for everyone, but I've been a fan of Baker's past novels, and I was a fan of this one, too. Shocking, suspenseful, and addictive!

plindq's review

dark relaxing sad

3.5

nihilistic. delicious.

camy007's review

3.0

Rating: 3/5 ★ 

This was...interesting...I guess. I just think the writer isn't for me. I was confused with the whole point of the story and the characters. Rachel was just hard to understand, it felt like every other action would contradict the previous one. June was alright, but I just ended up feeling frustrated for her. And then I just didn't like Sam or Odie.

cinelitchick's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

hollyj13's review

dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

3.75

notsoperfectreads's review

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

panicatthebookstore's review

5.0

This was the best of the six short Creature Features books. A brilliant werewolf story that had me desperate for more, especially after that ending.

ryrymovieguy's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Book 6 of the Amazon Creature Feature collection! This story ends the collection with a bang, offering an excellent take on a traditional type of monster, with plenty of twists and analysis on what truly makes a monster. This ended up being my favorite of the bunch, and I'm dying for more!

spookysarahsays's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

3.0

jcpdiesel21's review against another edition

2.75

Well-written with an interesting, modern take on a classic monster. I really liked how Baker pulls a switcheroo on who the monster is in the story and the way multiple perspectives are utilized to describe the unfolding events. However, I ultimately didn't care much about these characters and the tale felt unnecessarily lengthy.