A review by mchester24
William by Mason Coile

4.0

I was attracted to this book by the compelling overall concept of AI-based horror and the bookstore rec and reader reviews highlighting that the story grips you in a way that you could feel compelled to read in one sitting. I see now after finishing that this was all well delivered!

I suspect AI goes wrong horror will be a common trope moving forward, and this story was contained and driven enough you could readily see it as a Black Mirror episode. Would be a fun Halloween read for something quick but also tense, a bit gory, and surprising through it all. 

Feel like the author attempted to get into some of the ethical, big picture AI questions with this story as the vehicle, but I do wish that was treated with more of a deep dive reflection— it could have served well to turn from novella into full novel with more meat on the bone. That’s what brings it down from the give star potential for me!