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lottieingham's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Stalking, Murder, Gun violence, Vomit, War, Grief, Violence, and Cursing
Moderate: Car accident
starrysteph's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Car accident, Violence, Blood, Animal cruelty, Cursing, Murder, Xenophobia, Animal death, Racism, Misogyny, Sexism, War, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
jackiemcguire's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Animal death and Murder
soobooksalot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for my gifted ARC for review!
Ā I've seen mixed opinions on this one, but my opinion is anything but - I thoroughly enjoyed this creepy tale by Matt Query and Harrison Query!
Ā I was intrigued before even starting the book by the fact that it started out as a story on Reddit and grew a huge fan base.
Ā Old Country is about newlyweds Harry and Sasha, who purchase a house and land in rural Idaho and soon learn about the "extras" the real estate includes.
Ā A spirit lives in the valley and each season brings forth a new series of ominous events.Ā
Ā These scares are truly unique, and any deviation from the measures to conquer them can result in new danger. And eventually, each draws parallels to Harry's experiences in Afghanistan - the inverse of human nature is meant to keep you safe.
Ā As with any horror, this isn't a read for everyone - there are some descriptive portions of the hauntings and strong language, for those who are bothered by that (not me, obviously).Ā
Ā But I absolutely recommend it for those who are a fan of the genre and looking for something memorable and atmospheric!
Ā Released on July 26.
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, War, Animal death, Death, and Pregnancy
onewoman_bookclub's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Gun violence and War
Moderate: Blood, Violence, and Murder