sirius_feanor's review against another edition
4.0
It is quite good, a very solid post-apocalyptic story. Reads rather interesting in view of crna pandemic, especially considering it was written before that. I do have issues with the whole "I won't do what government tell me to do in this emergency situation because I said so" (and also for plot convenience). I would also want more reasoning as to why getting to grandma's house is the solution to survival, but it is a retelling of Red Riding Hood, so whatever.
I should note a well balanced mix of Before and After chapters. Although the ending was rather abrupt. At one moment I thought that the author would give an open ending, without Red getting to the cabin. And that would have enrage me as a reader, but I would understand it.
And one final thing. You're a gal walking through the woods across the country, trying to avoid people. Would you wear a RED HOODIE? Neither would I.
But in general I enjoyed this book quite a lot.
I should note a well balanced mix of Before and After chapters. Although the ending was rather abrupt. At one moment I thought that the author would give an open ending, without Red getting to the cabin. And that would have enrage me as a reader, but I would understand it.
And one final thing. You're a gal walking through the woods across the country, trying to avoid people. Would you wear a RED HOODIE? Neither would I.
But in general I enjoyed this book quite a lot.
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Gore, Murder, and Racism
Minor: Cursing, Hate crime, Kidnapping, and Suicide
gizley0420's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping and Racism
Minor: Rape and Suicide
kayo32's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, and Racism
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