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sea_caummisar's review against another edition
4.0
It's so refreshing to find a story where vamps don't sparkle. Seriously, I've tried to avoid them since those popular movies a few years back. What was it Twilight? I think so. Now hungry, blood thirsty vampires I can get behind. This is a novella, followed by 2 very shorts, but I'd rather read this than some mainstream crap anyday
honeyreads1066's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mcgbreads's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
4.0
They just wanted to cook meth in peace, but they found starving, isolated vampires instead 😔
This was great! I loved the concept of the vampires, the way things played out, and the ending. Such a good novella.
This was great! I loved the concept of the vampires, the way things played out, and the ending. Such a good novella.
cullymom's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bobmetal's review
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tomesoftrouble's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun, fast paced read. I live less than an hour's drive from West Virginia so the setting and the characters really resonated with me. Keene's take on the vampire mythos is great and I'd totally read more.
mk_oldman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Gore
zombiecupcake29's review
5.0
I stumbled upon this book looking for new horror novels to read that was something different. This was my first book by Brian Keene and it definitely won’t be my last. I loved that it kind of felt like a Creepypasta or Reddit No Sleep story. This was exactly what I needed. It wasn’t scary but creepy and made me think about things that could be put there. Also being a small town southern girl it had a lot of elements that reminded me of the place I grew up. A place where most people are poor and those desperate turn to drugs and illegal activities to make money and survive. Can’t wait to read more from Keene.
loogenhausen's review against another edition
4.0
A fast-paced, no-nonsense page turner. Goes from dour rural elegy to a blood-soaked vampire hoedown in no time whatsoever. The trials and tribulations of working class West Virginia collide head on with vicious, feral vampires and there's no breathing room whatsoever. Don't get too attached to any one particular character. Just enjoy this head-ripping, bloodsucking, ankle-biting blast of a novella while it lasts.