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What We Kill
"A simmering psychological thriller, bolstered by a dynamic narrative voice and a few unexpected twists." -Kirkus Reviews
Four life-long friends wake in the woods overlooking the highway, without any memory of how they got there.
One has a triangle burned into his forearm.
One has lost her pants.
One is missing his glass eye.
The last is covered in blood.
As images of big, black eyes and the cries of sheep haunt their addled brains, the town fire alarm and police sirens can be heard in the distance.
What is happening to them? What is happening to their pristine town?
What's more, why can't they remember any of it?
What . . . what did they do?
Author and playwright Howard Odentz is a lifelong resident of the gray area between Western Massachusetts and North Central Connecticut. His love of the region is evident in his writing as he often incorporates the foothills of the Berkshires and the small towns of the Bay and Nutmeg states into his work.
Four life-long friends wake in the woods overlooking the highway, without any memory of how they got there.
One has a triangle burned into his forearm.
One has lost her pants.
One is missing his glass eye.
The last is covered in blood.
As images of big, black eyes and the cries of sheep haunt their addled brains, the town fire alarm and police sirens can be heard in the distance.
What is happening to them? What is happening to their pristine town?
What's more, why can't they remember any of it?
What . . . what did they do?
Author and playwright Howard Odentz is a lifelong resident of the gray area between Western Massachusetts and North Central Connecticut. His love of the region is evident in his writing as he often incorporates the foothills of the Berkshires and the small towns of the Bay and Nutmeg states into his work.
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Howard Odentz
10 books141 followersAuthor and playwright Howard Odentz is a life-long resident of the gray area between Western Massachusetts and North Central Connecticut. His love of the region is evident in his writing as he often incorporates the small towns of the Bay and Nutmeg States into his work.
The mysterious has always played a major role in Howard's writing. He is endlessly fascinated by the psychological aspects of those who are thrown into thrilling or otherworldly circumstances.
“I like writing about my part of the world,” he says. “After all, this is New England. There’s more than enough paranormal activity here to keep me inspired for years to come.”
The mysterious has always played a major role in Howard's writing. He is endlessly fascinated by the psychological aspects of those who are thrown into thrilling or otherworldly circumstances.
“I like writing about my part of the world,” he says. “After all, this is New England. There’s more than enough paranormal activity here to keep me inspired for years to come.”
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January 10, 2018
This book was dubbed as a psychological thriller which just fail to thrill me. This book is barely a 3 for me.
The premise of this book sounded good: four friends wake up in the woods and have no memory of how they got there. To make things worse - one is covered in blood, one is missing his glass eye, one can't find her pants, and one has a triangle burned into his arm. They are confused and can hear police sirens in the distance. Have they done something? Was something done to them? What happened the night before?
I am most likely in the minority with this one, but I had a really hard time getting into this book. Was it the writing style? The pacing? The middle which felt like it needed some editing? Yes, Yes, and Yes. I think I would have enjoyed this book more if it were a short story. There just seemed to be a lag with this book. Usually, I can't wait to find out what really happened. I love to put on my super sleuth hat and try and figure it out for myself and then see if I was right or at least on the right track. For most of the book, I just wanted it to be over. Then the book came to the ending and it redeemed itself for me to get a 3-star rating. Therefore, I think I would have enjoyed the book more had it been a short story. Keep the beginning, keep the ending, get rid of the middle.
I received a copy of this book from BelleBooks - Bell Bridge Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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The premise of this book sounded good: four friends wake up in the woods and have no memory of how they got there. To make things worse - one is covered in blood, one is missing his glass eye, one can't find her pants, and one has a triangle burned into his arm. They are confused and can hear police sirens in the distance. Have they done something? Was something done to them? What happened the night before?
I am most likely in the minority with this one, but I had a really hard time getting into this book. Was it the writing style? The pacing? The middle which felt like it needed some editing? Yes, Yes, and Yes. I think I would have enjoyed this book more if it were a short story. There just seemed to be a lag with this book. Usually, I can't wait to find out what really happened. I love to put on my super sleuth hat and try and figure it out for myself and then see if I was right or at least on the right track. For most of the book, I just wanted it to be over. Then the book came to the ending and it redeemed itself for me to get a 3-star rating. Therefore, I think I would have enjoyed the book more had it been a short story. Keep the beginning, keep the ending, get rid of the middle.
I received a copy of this book from BelleBooks - Bell Bridge Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
See more of my reviews at www.openbookpost.com
October 13, 2017
"You can't fix broken."
This was quite an unusual story - for a lot of different reasons.
Four upper-class high school seniors and best friends living in Meadowfield, Massachusetts wake up out in the woods one morning - disoriented, sick, and not remembering the last few hours.
There's a lot of different things going on in town and in the story, which is told from the viewpoint of Weston "West" Kahn, a trust fund baby, and one of the four friends.
I like how the author parceled out little pieces of their lost night, as each of the friends remember fragments. I thought the whole story was written well and delivered well. I wouldn't call it horror even though some horrific events happen. I would say this is more psychological suspense.
Unusual, enjoyable and recommended.
I received this book from Belle Bridge Books through Net Galley in exchange for my unbiased review.
This was quite an unusual story - for a lot of different reasons.
Four upper-class high school seniors and best friends living in Meadowfield, Massachusetts wake up out in the woods one morning - disoriented, sick, and not remembering the last few hours.
There's a lot of different things going on in town and in the story, which is told from the viewpoint of Weston "West" Kahn, a trust fund baby, and one of the four friends.
I like how the author parceled out little pieces of their lost night, as each of the friends remember fragments. I thought the whole story was written well and delivered well. I wouldn't call it horror even though some horrific events happen. I would say this is more psychological suspense.
Unusual, enjoyable and recommended.
I received this book from Belle Bridge Books through Net Galley in exchange for my unbiased review.
October 9, 2017
3.5 stars but rounded up.
Well, this was jogging along quite nicely until a certain point that I really can't get into here. Threw me quite a curve ball I can tell you! But then, having thought about it there were hints along the way that something was a little... shall we say unusual... and as they say, hindsight is a wonderful thing; this being the first book I have read by the author, I am not sure if this is a feature in his work.
So, we have four friends that have grown up together. They wake in the woods near their town. All four have something not quite right but they all share one thing. They have absolutely no idea how they got into whatever they appear to have got into!
Returning to town to try and regroup and piece together what happened, they find that things are kicking off there too with the police very active at a particular house. Is this related to their current state, and if so how and, more importantly, what did they get up to the night before?
Pacing for this one was a little strange. It started off with a bang, slowed right down in the middle where it was a tad repetitive, and then the end was so blooming hectic that I had to go back and re read some bits just to keep up! That said, even considering the slow bit, it did most hold my attention, mainly cos I, like the characters, was so confused as to what was happening that I plodded on, eager to get to the bottom of things.
As with most books of this genre and target audience, it does read a bit like a coming of age as there is a lot of stuff dealt with by our foursome throughout the book. Especially after what is revealed about one of them. The characters themselves were excellently portrayed and came across as quite real. I managed quite early on to connect with all four and followed avidly as they went through a whole host of emotions as they battled the confusion of the situation.
The ending, albeit a bit on the frenetic/busy side, did leave me satisfied. Yes, I had a few unanswered questions re logistics and a few other things but, on the whole, I thought the author did a good job wrapping it all up.
As already mentioned, this is my first book by the author but, as I really did get on with his writing style and characters, coupled with the fact that the story was intriguing, I am definitely going to check out his other works.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
Well, this was jogging along quite nicely until a certain point that I really can't get into here. Threw me quite a curve ball I can tell you! But then, having thought about it there were hints along the way that something was a little... shall we say unusual... and as they say, hindsight is a wonderful thing; this being the first book I have read by the author, I am not sure if this is a feature in his work.
So, we have four friends that have grown up together. They wake in the woods near their town. All four have something not quite right but they all share one thing. They have absolutely no idea how they got into whatever they appear to have got into!
Returning to town to try and regroup and piece together what happened, they find that things are kicking off there too with the police very active at a particular house. Is this related to their current state, and if so how and, more importantly, what did they get up to the night before?
Pacing for this one was a little strange. It started off with a bang, slowed right down in the middle where it was a tad repetitive, and then the end was so blooming hectic that I had to go back and re read some bits just to keep up! That said, even considering the slow bit, it did most hold my attention, mainly cos I, like the characters, was so confused as to what was happening that I plodded on, eager to get to the bottom of things.
As with most books of this genre and target audience, it does read a bit like a coming of age as there is a lot of stuff dealt with by our foursome throughout the book. Especially after what is revealed about one of them. The characters themselves were excellently portrayed and came across as quite real. I managed quite early on to connect with all four and followed avidly as they went through a whole host of emotions as they battled the confusion of the situation.
The ending, albeit a bit on the frenetic/busy side, did leave me satisfied. Yes, I had a few unanswered questions re logistics and a few other things but, on the whole, I thought the author did a good job wrapping it all up.
As already mentioned, this is my first book by the author but, as I really did get on with his writing style and characters, coupled with the fact that the story was intriguing, I am definitely going to check out his other works.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
January 2, 2018
This thriller would make a fantastic movie! The story plays out like an episode of 24. We follow four teens from the moment they wake up in a maze - without a single recollection of what happened the night before - until the time 24 hours later when they piece together the events that have changed their lives irrevocably. Wow! What an ending. I stayed up way too late reading the last 20% of the book.
What We Kill is told in first person, present tense from the perspective of Weston Kahn - the fat boy turned thin. I enjoyed the author's voice and loved these misfit characters who seemed to fit perfectly with each other, if not with the cool crowd. We're taken on an interesting and twisty journey that delivers more than one shocking surprise. I think I actually said, "Oh snap, that just happened." at one point. Jaw-dropping good stuff.
So why not five stars? Part of the book felt stilted. Weston would go off on these tangents ... which always got us back on point ... but they were oddly placed and ruined the pacing of the story for me. There was some repetitiveness which could've been culled out as well. But seriously - this is a great story that is well worth reading.
What We Kill is told in first person, present tense from the perspective of Weston Kahn - the fat boy turned thin. I enjoyed the author's voice and loved these misfit characters who seemed to fit perfectly with each other, if not with the cool crowd. We're taken on an interesting and twisty journey that delivers more than one shocking surprise. I think I actually said, "Oh snap, that just happened." at one point. Jaw-dropping good stuff.
So why not five stars? Part of the book felt stilted. Weston would go off on these tangents ... which always got us back on point ... but they were oddly placed and ruined the pacing of the story for me. There was some repetitiveness which could've been culled out as well. But seriously - this is a great story that is well worth reading.
December 3, 2021
I really enjoyed this story! Very reminiscent of the movie Memento as the characters in the story are trying to retrace their steps to figure out what happened the night before. I don’t really want to go into any details because I feel like this was so much better having gone into it blind and figuring things out at the same time the characters did. I also thoroughly enjoyed the ending. Highly recommend for those that enjoy dark, disturbing thriller-suspense with a dash of horror.
Received via Netgalley
Received via Netgalley
September 16, 2018
Rock solid , smart, and suspenseful
This is one of those books that grabs you, pulls you in, and doesn't even tap the brakes. The characters are flawed, relatable, and for the most part, likeable. The storyline is tight...there are no loose ends here. I loved the way the mystery played out and how deeply involved I became with the characters. This isn't your typical gore filled, rush to an ending, kill everyone, horror novel. It's intelligent, suspenseful, and just a top notch story with rich characterization. I absolutely LOVED it! I'm a prolific reader and this is one of the absolute best of the genre. You will not be sorry...except that it's over and you're still enamored with the characters.
This is one of those books that grabs you, pulls you in, and doesn't even tap the brakes. The characters are flawed, relatable, and for the most part, likeable. The storyline is tight...there are no loose ends here. I loved the way the mystery played out and how deeply involved I became with the characters. This isn't your typical gore filled, rush to an ending, kill everyone, horror novel. It's intelligent, suspenseful, and just a top notch story with rich characterization. I absolutely LOVED it! I'm a prolific reader and this is one of the absolute best of the genre. You will not be sorry...except that it's over and you're still enamored with the characters.
September 25, 2017
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Man oh man. I was super excited about this one. I was introduced to Odentz’s writing back in March when I received his short story, “Snow”, through Netgalley.
More recently, I was going through some of the authors I really like. I realized I never looked into anything else Odentz had written, and I really reeeeaaally liked “Snow”. It's one of those stories that stick with you, and makes you smile from time to time. The writing style is smooth, and the story is fun and upbeat (well, as upbeat as a horror story can be. Ha). These are two traits that Odentz’s most recent novel, “What We Kill”, has as well. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy it as much, and it all boils down to one major issue. Repetitiveness.
The middle of the book dragged soooo much. So much is told to us time and again, so much that has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH THE MYSTERY THAT WE ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT!!! We really didn’t need to be “told” a lot of these things even once. Odentz, you’re a good enough writer that you showed us all of these things, I promise. Most of your readers aren’t dumb enough to miss the hints here and there. Most…and that most is who you’re really shooting to please.
Moving on to the end when everything FINALLY comes together, it comes together fast and hard like a guillotine of epic proportions, and I’m enthralled yet again. A lot of the mystery we’ve probably already figured out, but some of it makes you go “huhwhaaaaa?”
The end was superb, my friends. It left a little smile on my face, and I instantly wanted to tell someone about it.
I liked two-thirds of this book. I liked two-thirds of this book A LOT, but it wasn’t enough to pay back for the wasted time spent on the middle. I am taking into account that I read the unedited proof of the book, and hoping against all hopes that there will be more edited out than just the typos. This book could seriously be cut down at least 50 pages, and be so much better. I’d even dare to say 100 pages of fluff could be cut out. Seriously, there’s that much extra right now.
In terms of writing style it was a joy to read. Another fun read, that makes me curious about other things this author has written. I will be on the lookout for more, because gah, the ending and premise of this one were golden. Please, please write more, and edit out all of this extra fluff next time!
**I received a copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
Man oh man. I was super excited about this one. I was introduced to Odentz’s writing back in March when I received his short story, “Snow”, through Netgalley.
More recently, I was going through some of the authors I really like. I realized I never looked into anything else Odentz had written, and I really reeeeaaally liked “Snow”. It's one of those stories that stick with you, and makes you smile from time to time. The writing style is smooth, and the story is fun and upbeat (well, as upbeat as a horror story can be. Ha). These are two traits that Odentz’s most recent novel, “What We Kill”, has as well. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy it as much, and it all boils down to one major issue. Repetitiveness.
The middle of the book dragged soooo much. So much is told to us time and again, so much that has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH THE MYSTERY THAT WE ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT!!! We really didn’t need to be “told” a lot of these things even once. Odentz, you’re a good enough writer that you showed us all of these things, I promise. Most of your readers aren’t dumb enough to miss the hints here and there. Most…and that most is who you’re really shooting to please.
Moving on to the end when everything FINALLY comes together, it comes together fast and hard like a guillotine of epic proportions, and I’m enthralled yet again. A lot of the mystery we’ve probably already figured out, but some of it makes you go “huhwhaaaaa?”
The end was superb, my friends. It left a little smile on my face, and I instantly wanted to tell someone about it.
I liked two-thirds of this book. I liked two-thirds of this book A LOT, but it wasn’t enough to pay back for the wasted time spent on the middle. I am taking into account that I read the unedited proof of the book, and hoping against all hopes that there will be more edited out than just the typos. This book could seriously be cut down at least 50 pages, and be so much better. I’d even dare to say 100 pages of fluff could be cut out. Seriously, there’s that much extra right now.
In terms of writing style it was a joy to read. Another fun read, that makes me curious about other things this author has written. I will be on the lookout for more, because gah, the ending and premise of this one were golden. Please, please write more, and edit out all of this extra fluff next time!
**I received a copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
January 13, 2018
Wow. This story is amazing, fascinating and a little horrifying. Maybe more than a little horrifying. Not because of anything that goes bump in the night, but because of the dark things than can hide in plain sight.
Meadowfield, Massachusetts is a perfect town, full of perfect people. A town where kids graduate from high school, go on to college and make perfect lives for themselves. It’s a wealthy town. Like most places, there is a side of town that isn’t quite as elite, but this story takes place in the better part of town.
Weston, known as West to his friends, is the narrator of the story. When he and his friends, Marcy, Anders and Myers wake up in a remote, wooded part of town, they are disoriented, fuzzy-headed and sick. They have no idea why they’re there, where they’ve been or what is happening. They spend some time there, partly trying to get over their nausea the rest trying to remember. Trying to remember anything at all. They’re blank. But they know, with sirens going off in town and their own strange and disturbing circumstance, they will have to figure out what happened.
As West and his friends start remembering a few things, Discover a couple of clues, he brings the reader along on the journey. Not only about what happened that horrible night, but the many things hidden and lurking in their families, the school and the town. About two-thirds of the way through the story, the clues began to come together. The last twenty or thirty pages, my chin was dropped firmly on my chest as one twist and turn after another started tying all the ends together…with an ending that had me muttering, Oh, my God!”, over and over again. It’s stunning and surprising…and not surprising at all. It had to end that way.
If you’re ready for a surprising and wonderfully written book about seventeen year old kids in a situation no one of any age should have to deal with, pick up a copy and…
Enjoy!
2shay
Meadowfield, Massachusetts is a perfect town, full of perfect people. A town where kids graduate from high school, go on to college and make perfect lives for themselves. It’s a wealthy town. Like most places, there is a side of town that isn’t quite as elite, but this story takes place in the better part of town.
Weston, known as West to his friends, is the narrator of the story. When he and his friends, Marcy, Anders and Myers wake up in a remote, wooded part of town, they are disoriented, fuzzy-headed and sick. They have no idea why they’re there, where they’ve been or what is happening. They spend some time there, partly trying to get over their nausea the rest trying to remember. Trying to remember anything at all. They’re blank. But they know, with sirens going off in town and their own strange and disturbing circumstance, they will have to figure out what happened.
As West and his friends start remembering a few things, Discover a couple of clues, he brings the reader along on the journey. Not only about what happened that horrible night, but the many things hidden and lurking in their families, the school and the town. About two-thirds of the way through the story, the clues began to come together. The last twenty or thirty pages, my chin was dropped firmly on my chest as one twist and turn after another started tying all the ends together…with an ending that had me muttering, Oh, my God!”, over and over again. It’s stunning and surprising…and not surprising at all. It had to end that way.
If you’re ready for a surprising and wonderfully written book about seventeen year old kids in a situation no one of any age should have to deal with, pick up a copy and…
Enjoy!
2shay
October 16, 2017
Four lifelong friends wake up in the woods with no memory of how they got there, and no memory of the night before. One has a triangle burn in his arm, another is covered in blood, another is missing his glass eye, and finally another has no pants on. The images of big black eyes and sheep crying keep playing in their heads, but what does that mean? Not to mention their was a serial killer in the town that was just caught, and now they are pulling body after body out of his house. Were they involved in that somehow? Why cant they remember anything they did? What happened??
A truly amazing read! Four friends who are good kids, dont do drugs, dont drink...wake up with no memory of the night before? Oh and a house in the neighborhood has just been busted for a serial killer with many victims being pulled out. Follow this group of friends as they piece together what happened, and the crazy story that follows. Was it aliens? Did they kill someone? Why do they keep hearing sheep? This book will have you turning your mind over and over until the end when everything comes together and you find out how everything happened, and the amazing story each friend has, the life and battles they overcome. I had a ARC so i loved the ending, what would you do? It makes you think of yourself in the same situation and how would you handle it? Once the truth is revealed... a suspense novel that will have you turning page after page long into the night.
A truly amazing read! Four friends who are good kids, dont do drugs, dont drink...wake up with no memory of the night before? Oh and a house in the neighborhood has just been busted for a serial killer with many victims being pulled out. Follow this group of friends as they piece together what happened, and the crazy story that follows. Was it aliens? Did they kill someone? Why do they keep hearing sheep? This book will have you turning your mind over and over until the end when everything comes together and you find out how everything happened, and the amazing story each friend has, the life and battles they overcome. I had a ARC so i loved the ending, what would you do? It makes you think of yourself in the same situation and how would you handle it? Once the truth is revealed... a suspense novel that will have you turning page after page long into the night.
October 10, 2017
I first discovered this author last year when I read a copy of Little Killers A-Z , the instant appeal for me was that the author wasn't afraid to be weird. He makes his characters do all manner of terrible things, which is very interesting to read!
This book was also unusual, but that didn't stop me devouring it in a single sitting. The main characters are a group of four 17 year olds who have woken up with no memories of the night before, over the course of the book they start to figure out what terrible things they were involved in.
The style of writing was quite unusual in this book, the narrative bounced around a lot so I was feeling a bit confused as to what the hell was going on but it still managed to hold my attention until the end.
My only issue about this book is the revelation about one of the characters near the end of the book (no spoilers here), I could see what the author was trying to do but it was a bit too divisive for my tastes. If you want to guess what the issue was, read my review of Bubblegum by Sari Taurez!
This author has a real knack for the weird and the wonderful, I'll be back for more as he writes.
This book was also unusual, but that didn't stop me devouring it in a single sitting. The main characters are a group of four 17 year olds who have woken up with no memories of the night before, over the course of the book they start to figure out what terrible things they were involved in.
The style of writing was quite unusual in this book, the narrative bounced around a lot so I was feeling a bit confused as to what the hell was going on but it still managed to hold my attention until the end.
My only issue about this book is the revelation about one of the characters near the end of the book (no spoilers here), I could see what the author was trying to do but it was a bit too divisive for my tastes. If you want to guess what the issue was, read my review of Bubblegum by Sari Taurez!
This author has a real knack for the weird and the wonderful, I'll be back for more as he writes.
November 26, 2018
Yikes!
Here's a story that took off quickly and never let down. There was a lot going on all the time, yet it was easy to follow. I felt the last twenty pages or so kind of slowed down, but then the story did have to get wrapped up. The four main characters kind of went back and forth between likable and not, but for the most part, they were four you could feel for. This was a quick read that was one that was not easy to put down, although it was not one that demanded to be read in a single sitting. As for the plot, I found it interesting if a little improbable but certainly not dull. The Marcy thing threw me, but there were plenty of clues to what was going on and on occasion I was even thinking along the lines that eventually unfolded. Bottom line, I liked it and would read more by this author.
Here's a story that took off quickly and never let down. There was a lot going on all the time, yet it was easy to follow. I felt the last twenty pages or so kind of slowed down, but then the story did have to get wrapped up. The four main characters kind of went back and forth between likable and not, but for the most part, they were four you could feel for. This was a quick read that was one that was not easy to put down, although it was not one that demanded to be read in a single sitting. As for the plot, I found it interesting if a little improbable but certainly not dull. The Marcy thing threw me, but there were plenty of clues to what was going on and on occasion I was even thinking along the lines that eventually unfolded. Bottom line, I liked it and would read more by this author.
September 15, 2018
This is the third book I’ve read by this author and I continue to be impressed with his ability to write believable and interesting characters. The voice of the narrator is especially good, drawing you in from the start with humor and what feel like the realistic thoughts of a seventeen year old boy. There are some twists and turns, and I didn’t find that it lagged in the middle as some reviewers did. I was carried along all the way through, and remained interested in what would happen to all four of the main characters, who were just as believable. I particularly liked the twist with Marcy, the only female character, which felt rooted in current culture. I don’t want to ruin it by saying more. Honestly, I would recommend this book highly.
September 20, 2017
Odentz deftly tells a unique coming of age story within the confines of this vivid thriller set in a small New England town. It's modern day 'Freaks and Geeks' told through a blood stained veil of action and mystery.
Odentz has gift. He weaves the horrors that awaken the small town with the deeply personal approaching adulthood that can no longer hold his characters back. I found myself traveling through time hazily enjoying my time with these likeable teens and then turning the corner on a fast paced read, full of depth and grit, that held my attention to the last page.
#Odentz #thriller #comingofage
Odentz has gift. He weaves the horrors that awaken the small town with the deeply personal approaching adulthood that can no longer hold his characters back. I found myself traveling through time hazily enjoying my time with these likeable teens and then turning the corner on a fast paced read, full of depth and grit, that held my attention to the last page.
#Odentz #thriller #comingofage
October 14, 2017
I read this book courtesy of Netgalley for an honest review. I've read other books by the author with Dead (a lot) being my favorite. That being said, the book was interesting enough to keep me reading but like other reviewers, although initially caught up with the anticipation of finding out what happened to the kids, the story started to drag and so did my interest. Eventually momentum picked back up and it concluded with overall satisfaction. Like Ash, I think the story is interesting enough but editing out some of the repetition would help with pace. Dead (a lot) still takes top spot for me but I'll continue to read new works by Odentz.
November 24, 2017
My thanks for allowing me the opportunity to win this book, Goodreads.
I am an avid reader and have been all my life. Yet I can't remember reading a book quite like "What We Kill." To be honest, this is not really the genre of books I read, but I soon became engrossed in this book and just had to continue reading it to the end. At times, it seemed slow and even repetitive in parts, but I really liked the ending.
Quite an unusual, intriguing story that did hold my interest. Well worth reading.
I am an avid reader and have been all my life. Yet I can't remember reading a book quite like "What We Kill." To be honest, this is not really the genre of books I read, but I soon became engrossed in this book and just had to continue reading it to the end. At times, it seemed slow and even repetitive in parts, but I really liked the ending.
Quite an unusual, intriguing story that did hold my interest. Well worth reading.
April 6, 2020
What a haunting and beautiful story! Exquisite writing and fantastic storytelling bring this plot to life. The first person narration by Weston is very authentic and all the 4 main characters are fully formed and breathe tension into the plot. The pacing is excellent, the chronology precise. The metaphors and similes, the refined word unions elevate this genre of book greatly. And icing on the cake is the unique story. This raises the bar for this class of book. I am now going to download more by this author.
October 11, 2017
I received an early copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review. A true psychological thriller that kept me guessing until the final pages and into the early morning hours. Impossible to put down. A suspenseful, chilling, haunting novel where nothing is as it seems and every home in this small, perfect town has its own dark secrets. Brilliant!!! One of the best books I have read so far this year.
October 20, 2017
Got a pre-release copy of this book. It was a fun read. Takes off the masks of a small group of friends in a "bedroom" community in Western Massachusetts. The book takes the reader through the kids after waking up in a small bark and their time trying to piece together what happened to cause them to wake up there with no memories of the night before. The days that follow lead these friends on a journey that you have to read to believe!!
November 13, 2017
I really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down, it was a neat psychological thriller that kept me guessing and guessing until about two thirds of the way through when the plot explained itself to tie up all loose ends.
Weston Kahn, the main storyteller was a likeable character and the others were a mishmash of personality that grew on me.
I found nothing confusing here, just a well written, suspenseful novel that would make a good movie.
I will look out for other books from this Author!
Weston Kahn, the main storyteller was a likeable character and the others were a mishmash of personality that grew on me.
I found nothing confusing here, just a well written, suspenseful novel that would make a good movie.
I will look out for other books from this Author!
February 22, 2018
Really did enjoy the idea and story behind this book. I also like the author'a writing style. It would have been 5 stars if the middle of it hadn't been so unbearably slow to get through. I felt as if a lot of things were repetitive, and though I can appreciate that to show importance, it just dragged a little too much. Would have been 5 stars if it was a shorter book or had more mystery "meat" in the middle. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.
September 29, 2018
A Jewel!
So, you know how we all happen on a book? Yes, yet again, this has happened! Thank you, Author, for a perfectly entertaining read filled with characters the likes of which we all know. This is an adventure in humanity, inhumanity and the visceral reaction to fear. Chewed it up in several hours, had to force my stinging, blurry eyes to put it down last night. Read this story, if you are 15 or older or who cares! We 55s thought it was fantastic! READ IT!
So, you know how we all happen on a book? Yes, yet again, this has happened! Thank you, Author, for a perfectly entertaining read filled with characters the likes of which we all know. This is an adventure in humanity, inhumanity and the visceral reaction to fear. Chewed it up in several hours, had to force my stinging, blurry eyes to put it down last night. Read this story, if you are 15 or older or who cares! We 55s thought it was fantastic! READ IT!
November 20, 2017
When this book arrived in the mail I was out of town and my sister decided to read it because she was immediately intrigued. When I arrived I was not able to start reading it because she would not let the book go until she was finished. It was very suspenseful and keeps you at the edge of your seat. A mus read.
October 8, 2018
Pleasantly surprised
I had no expectations when I downloaded this book. I had never heard of the author, but the story sounded intriguing. I wasn't disappointed. Believable characters, great plot, fun twists. A great read.
I had no expectations when I downloaded this book. I had never heard of the author, but the story sounded intriguing. I wasn't disappointed. Believable characters, great plot, fun twists. A great read.
October 5, 2017
Great suspense novel set in a small town. Howard Odentz is a remarkable writer that grabs you from the very beginning and keeps you guessing right to the very end. A must read!!!
November 14, 2017
Great thriller!
May 11, 2018
As weird as this book was I really enjoyed it! It kept me entertained throughout & the style of writing I could easily follow. The story was definitely unique with quite a few shocks!
September 21, 2018
Excellent!
This is a great story. Well written with interesting characters that are well developed. The plot line is original and kept me guessing to the end.
This is a great story. Well written with interesting characters that are well developed. The plot line is original and kept me guessing to the end.
September 28, 2018
Rate the book!
I really liked this book. It was such a good read. I guessed before it was told about Marcy. The drug being put on the pizza was a new one on me.
I really liked this book. It was such a good read. I guessed before it was told about Marcy. The drug being put on the pizza was a new one on me.
October 24, 2018
This is a great horror story that keeps you engaged and wanting to find out how the mystery resolves. Very well done!
December 21, 2018
This was a very weird but interesting story. I loved characters and how the story developed and unravelled the sequence of events.
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