hyperashley's review
dark
medium-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Murder
nahnahnancy's review
2.0
2.5⭐
ESPAÑOL:
Si tienes entre 12 y 16 años probablemente este libro es para ti.
En Jitters encontramos una serie de pequeños relatos con diferentes figuras monstruosas: zombies, juegos malvados, fantasmas, brujas y más.
Mientras los leía no pude evitar hacer la analogía entre los relatos de Jitters con los especiales de Halloween que sacan algunas series televisivas, pues estas historias más que buscar asustar, entretienen.
Sin embargo, yo no estoy dentro del público objetivo de los relatos por lo que en ocasiones me parecían historias muy simples y hasta cierto punto rídiculas, lo que hizo que no disfrutara del todo la lectura.
No creo que estas historias puedan gustar a un público más maduro.
.....
ENGLISH:
If you are between the ages of 12 and 16, this book is probably for you.
In Jitters, we find a series of short stories with different monstrous figures: zombies, evil games, ghosts, witches and more.
While I was reading them I couldn't help but make the analogy between Jitters' stories with the Halloween specials that some television series put out, because these stories entertain more than seek to scare.
However, I am not within the target audience for the stories, so sometimes they seemed to me to be very simple and to a certain extent ridiculous, which meant that I did not fully enjoy reading them.
I don't think these stories would appeal to a more mature audience.
ESPAÑOL:
Si tienes entre 12 y 16 años probablemente este libro es para ti.
En Jitters encontramos una serie de pequeños relatos con diferentes figuras monstruosas: zombies, juegos malvados, fantasmas, brujas y más.
Mientras los leía no pude evitar hacer la analogía entre los relatos de Jitters con los especiales de Halloween que sacan algunas series televisivas, pues estas historias más que buscar asustar, entretienen.
Sin embargo, yo no estoy dentro del público objetivo de los relatos por lo que en ocasiones me parecían historias muy simples y hasta cierto punto rídiculas, lo que hizo que no disfrutara del todo la lectura.
No creo que estas historias puedan gustar a un público más maduro.
.....
ENGLISH:
If you are between the ages of 12 and 16, this book is probably for you.
In Jitters, we find a series of short stories with different monstrous figures: zombies, evil games, ghosts, witches and more.
While I was reading them I couldn't help but make the analogy between Jitters' stories with the Halloween specials that some television series put out, because these stories entertain more than seek to scare.
However, I am not within the target audience for the stories, so sometimes they seemed to me to be very simple and to a certain extent ridiculous, which meant that I did not fully enjoy reading them.
I don't think these stories would appeal to a more mature audience.
rocio_voncina's review
2.0
Titulo: Jitters
Autor: Chris Harmon
Año publicado: 2023
Motivo de lectura: #NetGalley #ARC
Lectura / Relectura: Lectura
Fisico / Electronico: Electronico
Mi edicion: -
Idioma: Ingles
Puntuacion: 2/5
Recibi esta ARC a cambio de una reseña honesta. Gracias NetGalley por darme la oportunidad de leer este libro.
Lamento muchisimo esta reseña, pero ante todo me gusta ser absolutamente sincera con mis opiniones. Me costo muchisimo trabajo terminar este libro. Busque tanto en NetGalley como aca para comprobar si este libro estaba clasificado como genero "middle grade", pero en ninguno de lo dos sitios se aclara esto. Y aca comienza mi problema, por un lado si el target de este libro son niños/adolescentes definitivamente este libro seria un 3.5 estrellas. Pero si esto esta orientado a una audiencia adulta, es un gran no.
La trama de todos los cuentos es debil, por momento hasta abrupta. La construccion de personajes es muy pobre, y en una gran mayoria son odiosos, lo cual hace que la empatia no este presente, y por ende lo que ocurra con los personajes no te importa.
Lamentablemente tambien debo decir que muchos cuentos eran aburridos y con falta de sentido.
No Pedrito..no vamos a pedir perdon porque simplemente estamos siendo honestos..
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I've received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
I am very sorry for this review, but I like to be absolutely honest with my opinions. It was really hard for me to finish this book. I searched both NetGalley and Goodreads to see if this book was label as "middle grade", but neither site makes this information clear. And here is where my problem begins, on one hand, if the target of this book is children/adolescents, this book would definitely be a 3.5 star. But if this is target towards an adult audience, that's a big no.
The plot of all the stories is weak, at times even abrupt. The construction of characters is very poor, and mostly of them are hateful, which means that empathy is not present, and therefore you don't care about what happen to them.
I'll also have to say that many stories were boring and lacking in meaning.
No Pedrito..we aren't say sorry just 'cause we're being honest..
Autor: Chris Harmon
Año publicado: 2023
Motivo de lectura: #NetGalley #ARC
Lectura / Relectura: Lectura
Fisico / Electronico: Electronico
Mi edicion: -
Idioma: Ingles
Puntuacion: 2/5
Recibi esta ARC a cambio de una reseña honesta. Gracias NetGalley por darme la oportunidad de leer este libro.
Lamento muchisimo esta reseña, pero ante todo me gusta ser absolutamente sincera con mis opiniones. Me costo muchisimo trabajo terminar este libro. Busque tanto en NetGalley como aca para comprobar si este libro estaba clasificado como genero "middle grade", pero en ninguno de lo dos sitios se aclara esto. Y aca comienza mi problema, por un lado si el target de este libro son niños/adolescentes definitivamente este libro seria un 3.5 estrellas. Pero si esto esta orientado a una audiencia adulta, es un gran no.
La trama de todos los cuentos es debil, por momento hasta abrupta. La construccion de personajes es muy pobre, y en una gran mayoria son odiosos, lo cual hace que la empatia no este presente, y por ende lo que ocurra con los personajes no te importa.
Lamentablemente tambien debo decir que muchos cuentos eran aburridos y con falta de sentido.
No Pedrito..no vamos a pedir perdon porque simplemente estamos siendo honestos..
---
I've received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
I am very sorry for this review, but I like to be absolutely honest with my opinions. It was really hard for me to finish this book. I searched both NetGalley and Goodreads to see if this book was label as "middle grade", but neither site makes this information clear. And here is where my problem begins, on one hand, if the target of this book is children/adolescents, this book would definitely be a 3.5 star. But if this is target towards an adult audience, that's a big no.
The plot of all the stories is weak, at times even abrupt. The construction of characters is very poor, and mostly of them are hateful, which means that empathy is not present, and therefore you don't care about what happen to them.
I'll also have to say that many stories were boring and lacking in meaning.
No Pedrito..we aren't say sorry just 'cause we're being honest..
tessabellesbookobsession's review
3.0
From a scary board game to an evil robot costume to a creepy ice sculpture. Read this terrifying collection of horror for the ultimate fright! 15 spooky short stories that focus on teenage kids encountering weird and evil things.
Jitters is a collection of short, suspensful thrilling stories. I found some to be captivating read, whilst others weren't my style. Targeted at a younger audience. Definitely an amazing first book by such a young author.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Jitters is a collection of short, suspensful thrilling stories. I found some to be captivating read, whilst others weren't my style. Targeted at a younger audience. Definitely an amazing first book by such a young author.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
victoriaisabel's review
2.0
Thank you to Netgalley for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.
One of the first things I noticed about this short story compilation is that the writing is in short, jarring sentences. I'm not sure if it was the writing style or because of the sentences it was harder for me to get into. Does that suggest that maybe they aren't good? No not necessarily. It just wasn't for me. I know that there are likely other people who enjoy this particular kind of style.
One of the first things I noticed about this short story compilation is that the writing is in short, jarring sentences. I'm not sure if it was the writing style or because of the sentences it was harder for me to get into. Does that suggest that maybe they aren't good? No not necessarily. It just wasn't for me. I know that there are likely other people who enjoy this particular kind of style.
receptively_reviewed's review
3.0
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book is a solid 3. It had its jittery parts and did what the book promised. I enjoyed 4 stories, liked a few and the others I felt like skimming. I will say, he is a good writer, but when you go from something so promising to something not as strong, it makes you want more.
Thank you for the early read Book Sirens and [a:Chris Harmon|122372|Chris Harmon|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]
This book is a solid 3. It had its jittery parts and did what the book promised. I enjoyed 4 stories, liked a few and the others I felt like skimming. I will say, he is a good writer, but when you go from something so promising to something not as strong, it makes you want more.
Thank you for the early read Book Sirens and [a:Chris Harmon|122372|Chris Harmon|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]
misswinchester84's review
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.25
The cover and the description and the fact that this was short stories collection in the horror genre. I love horror in short story form the best
But I felt this collection lacked substance and it ended up feeling like homework and something I had to complete.
I did not like any of these stories the writing sucks it read like someone who never wrote decided to wite a horror short story collection. The humor I personally felt was cringey and cheesy.
I'm disappointed that I didn't enjoy my time reading this. I hope it finds the right person because I'm not it.
But I felt this collection lacked substance and it ended up feeling like homework and something I had to complete.
I did not like any of these stories the writing sucks it read like someone who never wrote decided to wite a horror short story collection. The humor I personally felt was cringey and cheesy.
I'm disappointed that I didn't enjoy my time reading this. I hope it finds the right person because I'm not it.
ancarroll5's review
dark
slow-paced
2.0
I loved the cover of the book and was very excited to read it. That’s where my excitement ended the book is geared towards a younger audience and I usually love YA but the language isn’t YA at all. I didn’t really care for any of the stories I didn’t think they were wrapped up well even for short stories which can leave you in a cliffhanger these were more than that just ideas that didn’t come together for me. He is a young author so I’m giving him an extra star than I would normally and I hope to see bigger and better things from him in the future but this wasn’t it for me
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
nerdysread'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? It's complicated
1.75
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher I was able to read this book as e-arc.
So this book is supposed to be YA but it felt more middle-grade/children. Like put it in the good category. Some stories were kind of good or the endings. But I think the author need to improve his writing style. Most of the stories were meh or cringe. The characters were awful and not realistic. And when the author use all caps or repeat the same later again and again for screams.
Anyway. Maybe his other books will be better and he just need to write more
So this book is supposed to be YA but it felt more middle-grade/children. Like put it in the good category. Some stories were kind of good or the endings. But I think the author need to improve his writing style. Most of the stories were meh or cringe. The characters were awful and not realistic. And when the author use all caps or repeat the same later again and again for screams.
Anyway. Maybe his other books will be better and he just need to write more
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Blood, Body horror, Murder, and Forced institutionalization