During the first summer I read the book asylum, without much knowledge or research on the book, besides knowing it was a creepy thriller, I unknowingly got sucked into Dan Crawford's world (protagonist) pleasingly. I am a very picky person when it comes to books, so when I say this book was really good I do mean it and truly recommended it, because it also only has 317 pages and its not exhausting to my brain when writers can't get straight to the point. The book starts out as any suspenseful book setting the scene in a creepy town with the main characters not knowing what they are getting into. Dan is a smart kid for his age and spends a few weeks of his summer in New Hampshire for a college summer program. He meets his soon to be close friends and they are very observant on how the college is built. There is a blocked off area that they suddenly get curious about so they plan to sneak in. They sneak in and find nothing, however they do hear noises in a place that has been closed off for months and no one is able to go in...…..
There were many things about this book like I really liked. The book had some illustrations throughout the chapters which is very beneficial to me because I am a visual learner. Although it was heavy loaded on how many chapters there were, it was a little refreshing knowing that I won't be reading a long chapter and falling asleep. Kudos to Roux for keeping me on the edge of my seat. There wasn't anything I can honestly think of that I did not like, besides the thickness of the book because it wasn't welcoming to my backpack and the snacks I keep inside.
Maya Burch
This book sounds really interesting. Even though I'm not a fan of the genre thriller, I think I would consider reading this. Does this book involve anything paranormal? Or is it more of a story about a group of curious young adults looking around places where they shouldn't be?
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a book I would enjoy reading. I am also a picky reader and like books with mystery in them. I also find it interesting that the book includes some visuals and would enjoy that because I like being able to have a picture to go with what I think in my mind. I was wondering if this is realistic fiction or if the creepy elements are made up entities?
ReplyDeleteI’m also a picky reader and find certain book genres interesting, but this book sounds like a very interesting book. I like books that are creepy thriller. Just reading your book review made me want to read about it right now. I also like how it has some visuals because it helps readers picture what’s going on more. I’m most definitely going to read this book.
ReplyDeleteI adored this novel! I was fascinated between the dynamics for one, of all the characters together, as well the differences of each of their mindsets they dealt with while working through typical adolescent struggles. Personally, I loved reading through the eyes of our character Dan and his constant battle with what I can only describe as his 'sanity'. In regards to this, how did you feel when reading the novel and learning more about Dan's descent into thoughts that didn't seem as his own?
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