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shawna_reads 's review for:
The First One You Expect
by Adam Cesare
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"I read somewhere that filmmaking is artful lying, and I always liked that. As sick as my shit gets, that quote is my true north."
Tony Anastos lives in his parents' basement, works a dead end job, and makes low budget horror flicks. When a new co-worker, Anna, becomes interested in his movies and wants to seek fame, Tony thinks this is his chance at stardom. He will do anything to get recognition, even when his new film calls for blood.
This is a quick page turner at only 90 pages. Our protagonist sacrifices everything to follow his dreams of fame, even when things get bloody and start to go wrong. At first he's shocked, but then goes with the flow for his own benefit. I didn't care for any of the characters, especially when Anna appeared out of nowhere and took the show from Tony. I thought that was weird since it suddenly felt like the whole thing was about her and not Tony, which could be the point, but I didn't like that 😅
I'm not sure what I was expecting going into this one, but I had high hopes as novellas usually pack a punch. The story is violent and gory and has a great build up, but the climax felt lackluster. Something could have been added or changed to make it a better storyline.
Tony Anastos lives in his parents' basement, works a dead end job, and makes low budget horror flicks. When a new co-worker, Anna, becomes interested in his movies and wants to seek fame, Tony thinks this is his chance at stardom. He will do anything to get recognition, even when his new film calls for blood.
This is a quick page turner at only 90 pages. Our protagonist sacrifices everything to follow his dreams of fame, even when things get bloody and start to go wrong. At first he's shocked, but then goes with the flow for his own benefit. I didn't care for any of the characters, especially when Anna appeared out of nowhere and took the show from Tony. I thought that was weird since it suddenly felt like the whole thing was about her and not Tony, which could be the point, but I didn't like that 😅
I'm not sure what I was expecting going into this one, but I had high hopes as novellas usually pack a punch. The story is violent and gory and has a great build up, but the climax felt lackluster. Something could have been added or changed to make it a better storyline.