mirandamc's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kenzieotter's review
4.0
The story was quite good but it left me wanting to know more about Tabitha; I wish the story was longer or that there was another book/story about Tabitha’s life before we meet her in the Forest of Hands and Teeth.
cegleston's review
5.0
Once again Carrie Ryan has written an excellent piece. I didn't care too much for Tabitha because of her heartless ways, but having read this i totally understand her character now and can say that I do like her. Very good short story and a great addition to this series!
beedew's review
1.0
Warning: SpoilersI feel guilty writing negative reviews when I suspect the author is someone I would like in real life. I mean, we females who find zombie culture interesting need to stick together! But I would be lying if I said Hare Moon impressed or entertained me. The writing is formulaic and a rehashing of the major themes in The Forest of Hands and Teeth. I could forgive this if it brought new depth or perspective to those themes, but it does not. Once again we have a selfish heroine who is driven by lust and a desire for more. Sister Theresa was the most interesting character in The Forest of Hands and Teeth. Her backstory negates much of her potential as a complex character. I suspect Ryan's intention is for the reader to ultimately sympathize with Theresa for the difficult choices she is forced to make, but I could not. Theresa's capacity to love and sacrifice seemed false. I was told by the narrator that she loved and ultimately sacrificed her personal happiness for the survival of her village, but Theresa's reactions (such as her heartless dismay in seeing the younger brother and her feeling of betrayal when Patrick comes to her for help rather than romance) are at odds with this. Instead of creating a richly flawed character, Ryan has created an inauthentic one.
sarahboneske's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.25
gladdenangie's review
4.0
This super short story is set up like a pre-quel and was really enjoyable, I only wish I could have read "Hare Moon" right after "The Forest of Hands and Teeth", it answered a few questions from the first book that the second one, "The Dead Tossed Waves", just ignored.
angiegladden's review
4.0
This super short story is set up like a pre-quel and was really enjoyable, I only wish I could have read "Hare Moon" right after "The Forest of Hands and Teeth", it answered a few questions from the first book that the second one, "The Dead Tossed Waves", just ignored.
gwenythlove's review
4.0
Really great, but short, prequel to the Forest of Hands and Teeth series. I really enjoyed reading it. Kind of wished there was more...