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Viral Lives by Felix I.D. Dimaro
3.5
dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Loveable characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 This was my first of Dimaro's books, but probably won't be my last! While I wasn't fully in love with the writing, I really enjoyed the concept of this novella and was eager to see where each twist would go next. I love horror based around technology being used against us, and this was a great example of that. While I do love a horror protagonist worth rooting for, it's also a lot of fun to watch an awful main character finally get what's coming to them, which is what this story feels like as we quickly realize that Simon isn't just a desperate man in need of a paycheck, but pretty awful all the way around. If you're looking for a fun, quick read with a lot of action and you enjoy tech-based horror like I do, I definitely recommend checking this one out!
 

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