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A review by melishahigdon
The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
My only complaint is that my imagination was running wild and the ending didn’t really live up to that. It was heartbreaking though. The writing was also AMAZING. Except for that one sentence: “he let out a breath he didn’t know he was holding.” Come on, Paul. I get it, but… lol.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Blood, Excrement, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Homophobia, and Kidnapping
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Vomit