4.25
dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This little novella packs a very serious creep factor in so few pages. The whole concept of the story is frightening as hell, then add a 4 year old and a dad who is doing everything he can to minimize the boy's trauma to ratchet up the anxiety. 4.25 stars