lukewhenderson's review against another edition
4.0
This book contains a really cool sci-if horror concept that is safe enough for all ages readers without removing all of the teeth from it. My only complaint is that the set-up felt very rushed and oddly paced. I think the author was trying to get it out of the way so they could get to the juicier parts. There’s a lot of backstory info dumping in the middle mixed in with the current plot that could have been mixed in better.
It’s a really fun read and a creative horror idea, just needed a bit better execution.
It’s a really fun read and a creative horror idea, just needed a bit better execution.
cjcoleynz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
3.75
raebooknerd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
lspishock's review against another edition
4.0
This tale full of psychedelic body horror is Junji Ito for the middle grade crowd.
ju_shi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
imaginetruth's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
amberghini's review against another edition
3.0
This wasn't for me, but my middle schoolers are going to LOVE it.
orangerful's review against another edition
4.0
This is a 'Stranger Things' fan read-alike if I ever saw one! I expected this book to be fun, I did not expect it to revolve around a science experiment and ethics that would actually make this a great book discussion title for a middle school book club.