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Sep 12, 2020 09:49AM
Thanks Marc! Glad you had a good time even though the book was just ok.
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We're glad to you have you, Marc. Even if some don't like the book, group reads here can be a lot of fun.
Finished this today and really enjoyed it! I liked the classic slasher vibes. It makes me want to see a movie version of it. (view spoiler)
Just finished and gave it 4 stars. Had it not been for a bit of a slow start it would have a 5 star read. Loved the classic slasher vibe, the characters ( I was not in the least bothered by the teens ) and the overall ambiance. Living in the country I can honestly say that I will not be going near a cornfield anytime soon. Thanks to the people who recommended this group read.
I rated it a 4, but I agree with all, the beginning was slow. But it hit me at the right time, I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the town and it was just the right amount of sinister under the surface for my taste.
This just isn't my kind of horror, unfortunately, a little too much action, not enough genuine tension (plus I really wish I got to know these characters a little better). I know a lot of you have and will love it, and that's fantastic, but for me it's a 2.5. Still, glad I could join in the group read, no telling how long I would have out this one off otherwise.
Ryan I guess I'm the opposite. A good build in tension is great but if the action isn't there it's just a sneeze that doesn't happen.
Ryan wrote: "This just isn't my kind of horror, unfortunately, a little too much action, not enough genuine tension (plus I really wish I got to know these characters a little better). I know a lot of you have ..."It's okay if you didn't care for it as much as many others did. I'm not much into extreme horror these days, but I made an exception for this one and the latest Hunter Shea. These were both good, I thought, but these days I'm more into quiet, or cosmic horror.
I don’t like much gore horror any more myself. I guess it just depends on how it’s done. I enjoyed this book. It was a bit strange for me but it was ok enough 😉
Greg wrote: "Ryan I guess I'm the opposite. A good build in tension is great but if the action isn't there it's just a sneeze that doesn't happen."Omg! A sneeze that doesn’t happen is the worst 😂🤣
Greg wrote: "Ryan I guess I'm the opposite. A good build in tension is great but if the action isn't there it's just a sneeze that doesn't happen."I totally feel this. I need action.
Just finished the audio version. This was a pretty entertaining listen and had a ‘Hot Fuzz’ kind of vibe with the whole ‘evil bunch of small town locals set against a set of young heroes’ as a theme. The author creates some great tension in a number of scenes, but I felt the theme of modern day generation misunderstood by previous older one was a little shoe-horned at times. There were no particularly original plot elements or twists, however the story was redeemed by good characterisation. Going to write a longer review for Goodreads and Audible.
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Really enjoyed this one, more action packed than scary/creepy but it worked for me
Glad to hear it, Rico!
I completely forgot what I came here to say after going through just the first page of comments😂
Marc wrote: "This is my first group read on goodreads and I really enjoyed keeping up with this thread. I purchased this book so that I could participate and although the book was just okay, (and I agree with m..."This was also my first group read! I agree, the book was just alright. I gave it three stars. But I must say, it was exciting to be a part of it😊
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Alan wrote: "Guess what I'm finally starting since I got it from the library today..."
You've outdone yourself with those image finds lol
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I will be reading it this month (migraines put a big slow-down on reading....that and homeschooling). However, I figure this is the perfect month for it!
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Ridiculous is right, but it was ridiculous in a fun way.
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I just finished this book just now. I love that it reads like a horror/slasher film and I thought it was fun and original. I can not wait for the sequel in August. One thing I didn't understand......What exactly were Ronnie and Matt doing? Were they working with the clowns, or trying to frame Quinn? It seemed like they made a deal with Dunne
Read 1&2 writhing days! Loved it
Glad you enjoyed it, Alison!
I finally got a copy! I ordered it for last Halloween but it didn't arrive until Jan this year haha. So I'm saving it for Halloween this year now.
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I save books just for Halloween too... sometimes waaay more than I can read in just one month! But then, there will always be Halloween next year! :)
I've been doing that whole "well there's always next year"thing for about two decades now. LOL
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Agreed. (well, sort of.... I'm adjusting to the fact that I'd have to be 305 to read all the books I have NOW, if I STOPPED buying any new ones... ;) ).
Haha yes! I save many horror books for Halloween but if I don't get through them they usually pile up for next year XD
