A review by jla
Black Mouth by Ronald Malfi
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
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
3.75
The first 80% of the book was eerie and suspenseful, but the resolution felt like it petered out.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Murder