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leahrosereads 's review for:
The Taking of Jake Livingston
by Ryan Douglass
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is one fast-paced horror novel! I really liked atmosphere, writing and social commentary. Those were all exceptionally well done. And of course Jake was such a great character to follow.
I just wish his was the only POV, or I wish there weren't so many Sawyer chapters. I didn't mind seeing some aspects of his life and how he came to be, but it was almost half the book, and I felt that took away from the character and world building. I'd have much rather seen more of Jake, his relationships with family, friends, and gift.
I just wish his was the only POV, or I wish there weren't so many Sawyer chapters. I didn't mind seeing some aspects of his life and how he came to be, but it was almost half the book, and I felt that took away from the character and world building. I'd have much rather seen more of Jake, his relationships with family, friends, and gift.