pn_hinton's review against another edition
3.0
Well the first thing I will say right off the bat is that this book lives up to the title. Slaughter is the only applicable thing for happened here. It read very much like a slasher movie only more in the Eli Roth vein with the sheer violence, gore, and mostly unlikeable characters.
The set-up is typical. Various groups of people head to a remote cabin for different reasons and meet up with a cannibal. Murder spree ensues. Ambiguous ending as to fate of the killer and the survivors. That said it is darker and more gory than others I've read, like Kill River. And it goes into fairly graphic detail with regards to the cannibalism. So if that is not your thing then you may want to skip this one.
One thing I didn't enjoy was the representation of the killer and that is what knocked off a star. They were obviously written to be neuro-atypical but the execution was, bluntly put. poorly done. It read very much like what you would expect in the early nineties when not a lot was known about that and was full of clichés. The constant reference to his mom calling him a special boy was a clear nod to Jason as well as another aspect of the story which I won't go into as it would be a spoiler. But all of it didn't sit well with me. It just didn't sit well with me and I feel it could have used a sensitivity reader or it would have been better to have a cliched neuro-typical killer.
Overall it was an okay read. It was engaging enough. While I feel the set up was a bit too much and too drawn out, when the action (meaning killing spree) started it kept at a fairly steady pace. However, it is a slasher book which means that there are not going to be a lot of survivors and it may not be who you expect. If you like horror novels and movies, then it will be right up your alley but be mindful with all the warnings given here before you do.
The set-up is typical. Various groups of people head to a remote cabin for different reasons and meet up with a cannibal. Murder spree ensues. Ambiguous ending as to fate of the killer and the survivors. That said it is darker and more gory than others I've read, like Kill River. And it goes into fairly graphic detail with regards to the cannibalism. So if that is not your thing then you may want to skip this one.
One thing I didn't enjoy was the representation of the killer and that is what knocked off a star. They were obviously written to be neuro-atypical but the execution was, bluntly put. poorly done. It read very much like what you would expect in the early nineties when not a lot was known about that and was full of clichés. The constant reference to his mom calling him a special boy was a clear nod to Jason as well as another aspect of the story which I won't go into as it would be a spoiler. But all of it didn't sit well with me. It just didn't sit well with me and I feel it could have used a sensitivity reader or it would have been better to have a cliched neuro-typical killer.
Overall it was an okay read. It was engaging enough. While I feel the set up was a bit too much and too drawn out, when the action (meaning killing spree) started it kept at a fairly steady pace. However, it is a slasher book which means that there are not going to be a lot of survivors and it may not be who you expect. If you like horror novels and movies, then it will be right up your alley but be mindful with all the warnings given here before you do.
dannycakez8808's review against another edition
4.0
This book was absolutely "killer". I enjoyed the writing style and the plot very much. The intro will have you hooked and wanting to read more. This is a great read for anyone who loves classic slasher films or enjoys gory atmospheric reads. The forest and camp setting was done very well. Be prepared, this book is not for the faint of heart!
denaiir's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this one, it was exactly what I was looking for around Halloween, just a fun brutal slasher
littlespookycute's review against another edition
3.0
This book was okay, the predictability didn't bother me but I was just bored. I kept waiting to see how long I had left which is not a good sign haha.
mpartlow16's review against another edition
4.0
If Friday the 13th, Texas Chainsaw Masacre, & Wrong Turn had a baby, it'd be this
cabrera_bre's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
catiaacribeiro's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
tarynreadss's review against another edition
2.75
I finally understand what people mean when they say a book is poorly written. Dear LORD there were so many characters (poorly written, too. The female characters were there for nothing but sexualization for the male characters) and they all lacked depth. None of the characters are memorable to me and I finished the book literally 4 minutes ago. Also frustrating that you have Fred (who is sometimes called fredster and other nicknames) and fletcher, it made it even more confusing to keep track of.
The concept was good but the execution was lacking. The “documentary” characters/side plot felt so out of place and unnecessary. The killer’s POV was interesting but so weird & not in a good way.
I don’t even know, this book felt so all over the place and with the writing being so terrible (at times- many times) I can’t bring myself to rate it any higher than this. It was definitely interesting and gory though.
The concept was good but the execution was lacking. The “documentary” characters/side plot felt so out of place and unnecessary. The killer’s POV was interesting but so weird & not in a good way.
I don’t even know, this book felt so all over the place and with the writing being so terrible (at times- many times) I can’t bring myself to rate it any higher than this. It was definitely interesting and gory though.
asteinke's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25