The romance was so frustrating and all the two main characters did was fight all the time.
and everybody spoke like that! no character was made unique in that regard and sometimes it was hard to tell who was speaking to whom because of this. they all shared the same kind of 'fuckshit' vocabulary even the "old farmer" who's dialogue was only made unique bc he tacked on the word 'son' at the end of his sentences used the same kind of vocabulary you'd find from a teenager who spends a lot of time on the internet trying to impress other nerds on a forum. seriously, almost every other sentence was her tying in something they did to something else entirely unrelated to the current narration.Īll- and I mean ALL- the characters read the same. It felt like the author had no idea how to describe anyhting without over using similes. Idk how this book has such a high rating it was kind of terrible. I'd love to take the novel apart chapter by chapter and give analysis and observations about the setting, characters, and plot, but I don't want to ruin a single thing about this work.
I'm rarely affected by scary stories, so I really enjoyed the affect this novel had on me! At times, I felt goosebumps and actually had to look away from the words and make sure nothing else was in the room with me while reading. Seemingly with ease, Wood creates a tension that actually had a physical effect on me. As the reader gets to know the characters, the terrifying presence of other worldly beings lurk in the background. It also deftly mixes the drama with the Mothman legend. Of course, this novel shouldn't be looked at simply as a romance or character driven story. Instead, the author gives an honest account of the choices people make and the consequences that follow. Not only that, the narrative doesn't necessarily reward bad decisions. In a time when it seems like protagonists are thought to be perfect (or with a few acceptable, quirky flaws), Wood introduces us to flawed human beings who, despite some bad choices or decisions in life, are still ultimately human and deserving of love. What I love about Jen Archer Wood's Point Pleasant is that it is rooted in character development and the relationships between the characters she's created.īen is the kind of character that digs inside you and settles.
Although a fan of horror, the supernatural, and crytozoology, just any story with these elements would not be enough to please me without having the most important element for a good story: character development.
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