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stacymyers's review against another edition
Not rating. Read the first 25 pages but this one just wasn't for me
ghadahkhalid's review against another edition
4.0
I loveloveloved it. Imagine an adult and scarier version of Scooby-Doo with a little sprinkle of Lovecraft.
I enjoyed how the writing style shifts in some chapters to a screenplay format, which I thought made the dialogue flow more easily between the characters. (Which is also weird because I usually get confused/annoyed by change in writing style, but I think it fit the vibe of this particular novel.)
Meddling Kids was bizarre and funny and spooky and exciting, and I loved it. It’s also THE PERFECT spooky season read, if you’re into that.
P.S.
This is the second Lovecraft-inspired novel I’ve read this year, which I’m starting to believe is a sign to finally pick up one of his books.
I enjoyed how the writing style shifts in some chapters to a screenplay format, which I thought made the dialogue flow more easily between the characters. (Which is also weird because I usually get confused/annoyed by change in writing style, but I think it fit the vibe of this particular novel.)
Meddling Kids was bizarre and funny and spooky and exciting, and I loved it. It’s also THE PERFECT spooky season read, if you’re into that.
P.S.
This is the second Lovecraft-inspired novel I’ve read this year, which I’m starting to believe is a sign to finally pick up one of his books.
amelia_horseman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
valeriandragonfly's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 really. I enjoyed the twists and turns in addition to the action sequences, but I did not like the style of the writing. It was very witty (at some times too witty) and felt more like a movie script than a novel. With all that said, I think it would still make for a very entertaining movie if it was adapted.
dahlia_black's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mainereading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am obsessed with Scooby Doo. I grew up watching it since I was a baby and I even named my dog Scrappy after the character from the series. I was really looking forward to reading this book, and it didn't disappoint. I loved it. It was spooky, funny, and it had many Scooby Doo references! Not everyone will enjoy this story or the writing style the author used, but I liked it. I do have some questions and complaints, but overall it was an enjoyable read, and it has become one of my favorite books! Also, this gave me Scooby Doo on Zombie Island and Scooby Doo and the Witches Ghost vibes!
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Murder
em_jay's review against another edition
3.0
Took me a while to warm up to the plot & characters. I didn’t love this book, but after the 3rd part it became more interesting to me. I’m all for an occult detective book, but the familiarity of scenes, Scooby Doo tropes, etc. Just wasn’t for me at this time. Enjoyable, but didn’t love it.
izzi_pinnock's review against another edition
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? No
2.0
practicallysprout's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75