A review by shereadytoread
Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle

dark emotional tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This was a 3.5 rounded up. I loved the overall plot and major points of the story, but some of the choices seemed to be more to move the plot along than actually aligning with what we knew of the characters so far. This book is a great horror that hides its hand until the reveal and I think it worked very well. You spend the first 1/3 of the story with creeping feelings but uncertain of what is happening, then we bring some action and finally everything comes together. 

I read this book second (after Bury Your Gays) and I definitely see the improvement in his horror. I think that if you enjoyed one, you'll enjoy the other. But I also think even if you didn't enjoy this one, Bury Your Gays is worth the read.
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