Questions About The Cabin at the End of the World

by Paul Tremblay (Goodreads Author)

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Ok Goodreads community, I'm a relatively new mom and have zero ability to handle books with bad things happening to young children...can I read this book? (I'm thinking not yet)

Ryan Nope. Don't do it.…moreNope. Don't do it.(less)

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I'm looking for a good audiobook to listen to at the gym (like right this minute I 'm trying to decide), but the reviews on Audible are HORRIBLE. I loved Head Full of Ghosts and Disappearance at Devil's Rock. Will I regret spending my credit on this book?

Patricia Listen to the reviewers who said this book is awful. It isn't just the narrator. The premise is absurd, the characters are thin and unbelievable, the …moreListen to the reviewers who said this book is awful. It isn't just the narrator. The premise is absurd, the characters are thin and unbelievable, the plot is confused and unclear, the violence unmotivated and unjustified, and worst of all, it is boring and repetitious. (less)

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Did anyone notice it switch from a 3rd person narrative, to a 1st ? (Not Sabrina's chapter so much, as I felt that was meant to feel like she was talking to the guys directly..) but in the last few pages, it began using "we" pronouns. Like "we walk outside..." Whereas I found at the start it was "they walk outside" ?

Linda I noticed that, too. It almost seemed like a third person had joined them and was speaking about Eric and Andrew. Made me wonder if it was supposed to…moreI noticed that, too. It almost seemed like a third person had joined them and was speaking about Eric and Andrew. Made me wonder if it was supposed to be Eric's shimmering being or a ghost or something "extra" that was with them.(less)

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Can anyone suggest a full-spoiler synopsis of this book? I don't think I can handle the horror in it, but I am damn curious about what happens and what the premise is. Or, if you are so inclined and have the time, message me. Go easy, I'm queasy!

Ellen

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Was anyone else like, "what the hell?...." when they were done with this?

Rhiannon I was! The ending wasn’t a satisfying one for me. I thought the premise of the book was good but not the execution. And it was so hyped, I had big exp…moreI was! The ending wasn’t a satisfying one for me. I thought the premise of the book was good but not the execution. And it was so hyped, I had big expectations! They were not met.(less)

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Hi! I'd love to read this book, will it be released in Italian?

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