abutchstargazer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jennnej's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
radmike91's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5/5
Maybe the most conflicted novel I’ve ever read. Theirs some aspects I loved. Like the writing, the characters and the ideas put forth. All well done. Nick cutter is so good at describing characters and horrific scenery. I love it. Reminds me of classic King.
My cons are pretty reader dependent. I didn’t not care for the structure of this novel. It time jumps but you have the present story and just when things get ramping up. You have a whole middle portion that stops that momentum and starts over. The back story is good. But you keep wanting to know the other half going on in the present state.
Also. The parallels to Jonestown were a bit much. Obviously we got some supernatural stuff. That’s excellent but the Jonestown stuff, you know where it’s going.
Also. The ending. It’s bleak. But I don’t think it’s earned. And it’s kinda not as impactful as it should be.
I love a good chunky novel. But at almost 500 pages. This could’ve been trimmed. I love the ideas and overall story. I just didn’t care for the execution.
Maybe the most conflicted novel I’ve ever read. Theirs some aspects I loved. Like the writing, the characters and the ideas put forth. All well done. Nick cutter is so good at describing characters and horrific scenery. I love it. Reminds me of classic King.
My cons are pretty reader dependent. I didn’t not care for the structure of this novel. It time jumps but you have the present story and just when things get ramping up. You have a whole middle portion that stops that momentum and starts over. The back story is good. But you keep wanting to know the other half going on in the present state.
Also. The parallels to Jonestown were a bit much. Obviously we got some supernatural stuff. That’s excellent but the Jonestown stuff, you know where it’s going.
Also. The ending. It’s bleak. But I don’t think it’s earned. And it’s kinda not as impactful as it should be.
I love a good chunky novel. But at almost 500 pages. This could’ve been trimmed. I love the ideas and overall story. I just didn’t care for the execution.
freshlimetime_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
webslingingadam's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Really enjoyed this one. If you are a fan of Stephen King’s writing style I think you will enjoy this. It reminded me a bit of IT but if Roland Deschain had been in Derry at the time. I loved the characters and the writing style. High recommend
brookeacacia's review
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Scary but not his best work.
spacecasey's review against another edition
4.0
I love Nick Cutter's writing. Even though I know when I pick up a book I'm about to get skeeved right the hell out I go ahead and read it anyway. This book absolutely satisfied my craving for utter horror.
lovelydeadgirl's review against another edition
This is third Nick Cutter book I’ve tried and I’m just not a fan. I finished the first 2- The Troop and the Deep. I just couldn’t force myself through another one.