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A review by neuroqueer
Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Plot 💭:
* Suspenseful & Engaging
* Satisfying Tension Escalation
* Serial Killer vs Serial Killer
Artwork 🖌️:
* Adorable even though it gets gruesome and visceral
* Expressive Characters
* Muted Colors (unless red)
* Detailed Backgrounds
Writing Style ✍️:
* Believable Dialogue
Pace & Pacing ⏱️:
* Perfect Pace 👍
Structure 🏗️:
* Well Organized
Setting 🌏:
* Alternative Earth With Anthropomorphized Animals
* Sleepy, cozy small town
Characters 🎭:
* Following the villain who is technically the hero
* Everyone else is adorable fodder
Book Cover 🖼️:
* Fits Book Themes/Story
* Eye-catching
Target Audience 🎯:
* YA (Young Adult) and above?
* DO NOT GIVE THIS TO KIDS!!!
Triggers/Content Warnings ⚠️:
* Murder
* Blood
Thoughts:
* The story combines small town charm, dark humor and murder mystery with beautiful art and cute animals
* Sam is an anti-hero in that she is a serial killer trying to stop another serial killer in her hometown
* I'm mixed on if I wanted to know more about Sam's thought processes or if the mystique made Sam that much more intriguing. We get a little insight to her mind towards the end though
* Really enjoyed the story and artwork and want to read more by Horvath
Rating: A
* Suspenseful & Engaging
* Satisfying Tension Escalation
* Serial Killer vs Serial Killer
Artwork 🖌️:
* Adorable even though it gets gruesome and visceral
* Expressive Characters
* Muted Colors (unless red)
* Detailed Backgrounds
Writing Style ✍️:
* Believable Dialogue
Pace & Pacing ⏱️:
* Perfect Pace 👍
Structure 🏗️:
* Well Organized
Setting 🌏:
* Alternative Earth With Anthropomorphized Animals
* Sleepy, cozy small town
Characters 🎭:
* Following the villain who is technically the hero
* Everyone else is adorable fodder
Book Cover 🖼️:
* Fits Book Themes/Story
* Eye-catching
Target Audience 🎯:
* YA (Young Adult) and above?
* DO NOT GIVE THIS TO KIDS!!!
Triggers/Content Warnings ⚠️:
* Murder
* Blood
Thoughts:
* The story combines small town charm, dark humor and murder mystery with beautiful art and cute animals
* Sam is an anti-hero in that she is a serial killer trying to stop another serial killer in her hometown
* I'm mixed on if I wanted to know more about Sam's thought processes or if the mystique made Sam that much more intriguing. We get a little insight to her mind towards the end though
* Really enjoyed the story and artwork and want to read more by Horvath
Rating: A