A review by murmurations_x
Penpal by Dathan Auerbach
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
How far can you go into the woods?
The one word I have to describe this book is eerie. It feels bizarre to say that this was an enjoyable read giving the subject matter, it was one of the few horror books I've ever read that I was actually creeped out by when reading at night, maybe because it felt very real.
There are parts of the story that feel a little drawn out but with this story being a creepy pasta originally I imagine it needed bulking up for traditional publishing. After reading each chapter I actually listened to a Mr. Creepypasta on YouTube read the original and though some elements of the book felt drawn out there where one of two added items that added good suspense.
Would recommend this book for sure, especially as a Halloween/October read.
The one word I have to describe this book is eerie. It feels bizarre to say that this was an enjoyable read giving the subject matter, it was one of the few horror books I've ever read that I was actually creeped out by when reading at night, maybe because it felt very real.
There are parts of the story that feel a little drawn out but with this story being a creepy pasta originally I imagine it needed bulking up for traditional publishing. After reading each chapter I actually listened to a Mr. Creepypasta on YouTube read the original and though some elements of the book felt drawn out there where one of two added items that added good suspense.
Would recommend this book for sure, especially as a Halloween/October read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Child death, Stalking, and Death
Moderate: Animal death, Murder, Dementia, and Kidnapping
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Pedophilia, Car accident, Gaslighting, Grief, and Medical content