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beatricezs's review
dark
tense
medium-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
2.75
aced_aro_rose's review
2.0
I’ll be honest, the 3 short stories per book BARELY draw me in. I have to force myself to read them. Only maybe 4-6 out of all 7 books captured my attention from the very beginning.
This one was the worst yet. I found my mind wandering ALOT while trying to read this. But I knew that if I stopped, I would never pick it back up again.
I’m far more interested in the ‘stitch wraith’ story going on at the end of each book. Maybe because it’s something that is consistent and unfolding in each book. Where as I have to learn about new characters and plots after a bulk of pages. I can’t make a ‘connection’ with the characters in such a short time frame.
All these characters seem like whiny, entitled, bullying idiots [kids, teenagers and adults]. Which seems to be a thread amongst most of the stories. The tragic one’s hit me harder than the ones about revenge or getting your ‘just dessets’. I can’t have sympathy for characters who are purposefully manipulative, lying, gaslighting, stealing, bullying [a bully or someone they feel ‘wronged’ them for a power trip].
Once again, I’m not a hardcore FNAF lore enthusiast, just a periodic onlooker. No doubt someone on youtube while post a video about things that I as a casual fan won’t have seen.
This one was the worst yet. I found my mind wandering ALOT while trying to read this. But I knew that if I stopped, I would never pick it back up again.
I’m far more interested in the ‘stitch wraith’ story going on at the end of each book. Maybe because it’s something that is consistent and unfolding in each book. Where as I have to learn about new characters and plots after a bulk of pages. I can’t make a ‘connection’ with the characters in such a short time frame.
All these characters seem like whiny, entitled, bullying idiots [kids, teenagers and adults]. Which seems to be a thread amongst most of the stories. The tragic one’s hit me harder than the ones about revenge or getting your ‘just dessets’. I can’t have sympathy for characters who are purposefully manipulative, lying, gaslighting, stealing, bullying [a bully or someone they feel ‘wronged’ them for a power trip].
Once again, I’m not a hardcore FNAF lore enthusiast, just a periodic onlooker. No doubt someone on youtube while post a video about things that I as a casual fan won’t have seen.
darryn_gray's review against another edition
3.0
I really didn't like the way the first story went, it was just a weird take on actual mental health issues. The rest of the stories were alright though, I ended up really liking the one about science; it had a good twist at the end I really ended up enjoying
theperksofbeingmarissa's review
3.0
I will come back to this review to flesh it out some more, but I did want to say a few things.
The "fate" most of the young characters meet is ridiculous, in my opinion. These kids are acting like...kids, but their punishment for being "moody" or "ungrateful" is a horrible death. I know this is a fictional book, but the robot story really annoyed me. Dint cone for ne if this is too vague!
The "fate" most of the young characters meet is ridiculous, in my opinion. These kids are acting like...kids, but their punishment for being "moody" or "ungrateful" is a horrible death. I know this is a fictional book, but the robot story really annoyed me. Dint cone for ne if this is too vague!
raichou's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.5
This first story was one of the best ones in the Fazbear Frights series.
I really liked the character and his decisions were reasonable. You could really feel how much he loves his family or what is left of it, even if he struggles sometimes.
The second story was also entertaining. The characters were nice and very passionate about what they were doing. Reed did something stupid, but I also can't really fault him for doing it, after everything they've been through with that guy.
The last story though, had not a single likeable character. Chris is so obsessed with becoming popular, that he is willing to leave everyone behind that doesn't fit into his new world.
He is so unlikeable, that I found it really hard to care about what was happening to him at the end. He kind of deserved it. Let's hope he is a lot nicer in the future.
I really liked the character and his decisions were reasonable. You could really feel how much he loves his family or what is left of it, even if he struggles sometimes.
The second story was also entertaining. The characters were nice and very passionate about what they were doing. Reed did something stupid, but I also can't really fault him for doing it, after everything they've been through with that guy.
The last story though, had not a single likeable character. Chris is so obsessed with becoming popular, that he is willing to leave everyone behind that doesn't fit into his new world.
He is so unlikeable, that I found it really hard to care about what was happening to him at the end. He kind of deserved it. Let's hope he is a lot nicer in the future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Gore, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
viselik's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
This volume of Fazbear Frights was decent, and pretty much in line with my expectations. However, it didn't quite reach the level of greatness that volumes like "Into the Pit" (which contains my favourite story, "Count the Ways") achieved. One issue I had was with the formatting, which ended up giving me a headache. I can't recall if this problem was present in the previous books of the series or if it was just me experiencing it.
"The Cliffs," the first story in this volume, was an okay read, but I must admit, I didn't fully grasp its meaning. Then again, with FNAF books, I don't always expect everything to be crystal clear. As for the second story, it seems to have slipped my mind already, which might be a sign that it didn't leave a strong impression.
The third story, however, left me feeling uncomfortable and confused throughout. It was challenging to get through due to the unsettling nature of its content. Overall, this volume had its highs and lows, but it may not have been as memorable or enjoyable for me as some of the previous instalments in the series.
"The Cliffs," the first story in this volume, was an okay read, but I must admit, I didn't fully grasp its meaning. Then again, with FNAF books, I don't always expect everything to be crystal clear. As for the second story, it seems to have slipped my mind already, which might be a sign that it didn't leave a strong impression.
The third story, however, left me feeling uncomfortable and confused throughout. It was challenging to get through due to the unsettling nature of its content. Overall, this volume had its highs and lows, but it may not have been as memorable or enjoyable for me as some of the previous instalments in the series.
wafer's review
2.0
Man I don’t know two of three for this collection were total duds for me. Loved the second one and had to really struggle through the first and third.
carrotsxcks's review
dark
medium-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
3.5