A review by amsswim
The Cabin at the End of the World, by Paul Tremblay

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I could not stay focused on this one. I think parts were very good, but other parts just weren't moving the way I wanted them to. I liked the child perspective chapters a lot, but some of the other perspectives they looped around to were very hard for me to understand. It could have been the audio book as well, I did not like the person reading. Maybe better just physically read. 

Overall, everything that happens in the book (plot, character actions, character motives, etc) are all clear and make sense, but something is missing still. I would not not recommend, but it is not my go to.

SpoilerI did however really like the openness of the ending. It being unclear what the truth is and how they go forward is very important to this plot and I think saved this book from being lower from me.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings