Reviews

Black Mouth by Ronald Malfi

curiousherring's review

dark mysterious tense 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

4.0

reading_ryn's review

dark mysterious tense

4.0

stheyphanie's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

chubidou's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

momma_nilsen's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

mikaylasky's review

3.0

Underwhelming

kurt's review

4.0

This was pretty good, a little repetitive and slow burning, but really good. There are obvious similarities to Stephen King's "IT", with the "children fighting evil as adults" trope. Even some of the ways Ronald chooses his wording displays his homage to Mr. King. Ronald Malfi, in my opinion, proudly wears his influence on his sleeve.
The characters are pretty well thought out, and I really feel the true hero and star of this book has got to be Dennis. I liked him. I don't like Jamie, for obvious reasons. But I think the brilliance of Ronald Malfi's character building for Jamie is quite on purpose...? You decide.
The first book I read by Ronald Malfi was [b:Snow|6969112|Snow|Ronald Malfi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348019267l/6969112._SY75_.jpg|7208243] back when it was first published in 2010 from the incredibly awesome but unfortunately now defunct Leisure Books (OOHHH how I miss those cheesy covers and drippy sappy horror!! I mean it, I am a huge fan of Leisure Books). While I do recall what the story was about and liking it, I do not remember noticing his influences. I can say, however, that his style has grown, and it shows here in this story.
A bit of a warning, however. There are a few parts that may offend some "sensitive" readers, so beware.
Being the second book I've read by Ronald Malfi, it surely will not be the last!

samelles's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

autumnalfantasy's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

maziarzl_5736's review

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0