A review by cursed_sapphire
I Found Puppets Living In My Apartment Walls by Ben Farthing

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This was a truly scary book! Reading the "Why I Wrote This Book" section at the end told me that the author had nightmares of puppets all his life, and this book did a fantastic job at bringing those nightmares to life.

The characters were simple and possibly a bit one-note, but honestly that worked in the story's favor. The simplicity allowed for a clear focus during the short span of the story.

Some of the ideas became a bit repetitive after a while, especially concerning the protagonist's motivations. The book really beat into your head why he and his cousin did the things they did. But that's more of a nitpick in the end. 

Overall a great short horror read. I can't wait to try some more of this author's works. I'm glad I read this around spooky season, and I would definitely recommend it for anyone brave enough to risk exploring the depths of their childhood knowing the darkness they might find in the decent. 
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