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24690 (24690 #1)
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I'm not sure how much I like this one. I really wanted to love it. I thought I would love it. Unfortunately, it just wasn't as dark/horror filled as I was hoping. Yes, there were a couple of gory moments but they seemed almost clinical. Reading those scenes, I didn't feel the terror or disgust. Admittedly, it could just be that I've become desensitised and so it takes a lot more to get a reaction out of me.
Most of the action takes place in the last third of the book and I think it came a little too late. By that point I was starting to lose interest, what kept me turning the page was that I wanted to see more of Bram. It was curiosity that made me keep reading. Then, when things finally start to get interesting I get slapped in the face by a cliffy. *sigh*
Editing was an issue that continuously pulled me out of the story, so this influenced readability.
Overall, I'd say I liked it; things did get entertaining towards the end. I would have enjoyed it more if it felt darker - which is largely an it's-not-you-it's-me problem. While this didn't leave a huge impression on me I can understand how others would really enjoy it.
Recommended to those that are looking for something with a little horror/shock factor, albeit one that is delayed. For horror veterans, you may still find this an entertaining read just don't expect it to arouse strong emotions.
★★�
Most of the action takes place in the last third of the book and I think it came a little too late. By that point I was starting to lose interest, what kept me turning the page was that I wanted to see more of Bram. It was curiosity that made me keep reading. Then, when things finally start to get interesting I get slapped in the face by a cliffy. *sigh*
Editing was an issue that continuously pulled me out of the story, so this influenced readability.
Overall, I'd say I liked it; things did get entertaining towards the end. I would have enjoyed it more if it felt darker - which is largely an it's-not-you-it's-me problem. While this didn't leave a huge impression on me I can understand how others would really enjoy it.
Recommended to those that are looking for something with a little horror/shock factor, albeit one that is delayed. For horror veterans, you may still find this an entertaining read just don't expect it to arouse strong emotions.
★★�
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Reading Progress
September 2, 2016
– Shelved
September 2, 2016
– Shelved as:
to-read
September 2, 2016
– Shelved as:
content-dark-possibly-dark
September 2, 2016
– Shelved as:
horror
September 2, 2016
– Shelved as:
suspense
September 29, 2016
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Started Reading
October 1, 2016
– Shelved as:
mf
October 1, 2016
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Finished Reading
October 31, 2016
– Shelved as:
on-kindle
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I was just thinking there must be something wrong with me since so many of the others *loved* it. Maybe my expectations were too high.
B.E.L.L.A.Mc wrote: "Nothing 'wrong' with you Aya. I felt exactly the same. I sent it back; couldn't finish it. It's out of the park in terms of 'reality'. Nothing to like at all for me. If I'd had to rate what I read ..."^_^ Thanks for saying so.
How realistic it was/or wasn't, isn't what bothered me. Reading the blurbs of both books, they are both something I'd pick up straight away. Totally my thing. A lot of what I was expecting was there... but not quite. I'm not very good at articulating myself but it's like I was there to witness the scene but it just wasn't making me react with any sort of emotion.
Great honest review Aya!
Totally agree with you.