I was lucky enough to receive a preview reading copy of this book from Netgalley and I chose it because it was advertised as being one of the most frightening books of the year.
However, I'm afraid I didn't get very far into it before I got bored! Nick Cutter is a pseudonym for a short novel writer but it looks like he went from one extreme to another in this novel. There was too much description for my liking, and not enough action.
A group of Scouts and their leader spend a few days on a lonely island - which is the norm for them, when a creature descends on them and turns their stay into their worst nightmare.
The creature was described very well, and it was disgusting. I tend to read most on my lunch break so found myself reading horrible descriptions of him whilst eating - which really wasn't the best combination!
But the description of the scouts I found boring and unnecessary. I also felt that the creature arrived to the island very quickly - within the first few pages, and I could only see the book going one way - the group chasing around the island trying to hide from him/kill him/get away from the island.
I felt that it was a very manly book, and although I am a fan of crime and horror, this book just wasn't for me. I gave it as much chance as I felt was necessary and don't think I will have the desire to finish it. I think it would suit readers who are fans of Stephen King novels but I don't think I would recommend it as I don't know enough about it.
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