caecilievestergaard's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
allisonwonderland95's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
very long, but very good. read it twice
walkonpooh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
2.0
rissasreading's review against another edition
5.0
This was a long read with many different characters in it. It was a super fun read as it was based on multiple characters in a small town and their lives and secrets. Leland Gaunt seems like a nice guy but he really isn't. Reading the way the town unravels is really fun as someone who grew up in small towns this book holds a particular place in my heart due to the scares, twists, and thrills.
ninjabunneh's review against another edition
5.0
"YOU’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE.
Sure you have. Sure. I never forget a face."
Whoever said "nothing in life is free", has apparently read this book. A small town (one Constant Readers have seen many times before) is about to get a brand new business.
Anything your tiny heart desires is in that store. Anything at all!
There's that rare baseball card you've been hunting for ages! Oh, and look at those sunglasses worn by The King himself! Have you seen that gorgeous lamp you were never able to afford? Well, there it is! Ripe for the pickin'.
You can buy all these and more for a small monetary fee. Oh, yes. But there is a catch. Isn't there always? The only thing that remains to be seen is if that price is worth it in the end.
This is written by SK, after all.
"Can I read the sign? You bet I can!
It says OPENING SOON on top, and under that, ANSWERED PRAYERS, A NEW KIND OF STORE. And the last line-wait a minute, it’s a little smaller-the last line says You won’t believe your eyes!
Interesting name for a store, ain’t it? Answered Prayers. Makes you wonder what’s for sale inside.
Why, with a name like that it could be anything.
Anything at all.”
5 Ninja-Bunnehs-A-Fishin'
suzeclark's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
booksandcatsgalore's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
ganseyblu3's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
bryonniedavies's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
ribshack2012's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5