A review by thisislauraw
Bloodsucker City by Jim Towns
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
3.5
This novella had a really interesting premise. Reading a synopsis that likens it to a female Shawshank Redemption, I can see why that comparison has been made.
The plot is pretty simple, but compelling. It’s 1933 - Lena is a struggling single mother who is falsely accused of murdering her son, and sentenced to life imprisonment in Steelgate Prison. Run by mysterious wardens, the prison is full of horrors beyond her expectations.
The novella does suffer from clunky writing and a few poorly developed plot points, but overlooking that, it’s a fun read with good atmosphere, action and horror.
The plot is pretty simple, but compelling. It’s 1933 - Lena is a struggling single mother who is falsely accused of murdering her son, and sentenced to life imprisonment in Steelgate Prison. Run by mysterious wardens, the prison is full of horrors beyond her expectations.
The novella does suffer from clunky writing and a few poorly developed plot points, but overlooking that, it’s a fun read with good atmosphere, action and horror.