monstersinspace's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Blood, Death of parent, Death, Cannibalism, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
ratchel_l's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Cannibalism, and Death
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death of parent
theliteraryhooker's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
If you're after an 80s slasher in book form, this is the one for you! A great quick read with characters you can't help but like, and characters you can't help but hate. And of course, Benny Rose makes for a deeply creepy boogeyman.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Gore
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Death of parent and Vomit
jorjor_bookcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Cannibalism and Death
leahrosereads's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The basics
Enjoyment: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Plot: ⭐⭐⭐.5
Characters: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pacing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Writing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
What I loved
This was a gory, gross ghost story that's perfect for Halloween! I really liked the characters, even though a few started as bullies of sorts. Though this could've all been avoided if one of them was honest with their friends. The ending bit was pretty graphic, and once again, I'm thankful that I have aphantasia and can't picture anything in my mind.
Enjoyment: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Plot: ⭐⭐⭐.5
Characters: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pacing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Writing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
What I loved
This was a gory, gross ghost story that's perfect for Halloween! I really liked the characters, even though a few started as bullies of sorts. Though this could've all been avoided if one of them was honest with their friends. The ending bit was pretty graphic, and once again, I'm thankful that I have aphantasia and can't picture anything in my mind.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Cannibalism, and Blood
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