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

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Forgot to log this book because I read it right before the movie came out. Great concept, better than the movie overall with how it fleshed everyone out but lasted for a bit too long after one particularly horrific death (if you know you know). Preferred the ending of the movie from a feel good standpoint while the book’s far more heavy. However, I like the book for what it says about religion and that if a God does exist and they’re hateful, wrathful, and require violence then maybe that’s not a world worth saving. Sabrina’s character and Andrew (obviously) are very vital to this viewpoint. It’s also fairly ambiguous while the movie isn’t. The book ending is what I’d like to think I’d do but personally I know I’d do what Eric did in the movie, not because I believe but because I wouldn’t want to carry any guilt on my shoulders in case I was wrong. Better than the movie and worth reading if you love Cabin in The Woods.
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