The hungry Hare
The Hare is Coming and is so sooo hungry
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc.
1.5 ⭐️
If you are excited for a campy classic slasher, don’t hold your breath. This title and cover are misleading and disappointing.
The concept is an interesting take, where we follow the cops after the killing has already taken place. Fast pacing, quick chapters.
The characters feel one dimensional and have no personality.
To be honest I zoned out for most of the story. At chapter 26 / 68% of the book I just skipped ahead to the last chapter.
Again this is an interesting style but this is more thriller than horror ( only horror parts was a tiny bit of gore mentioned) I feel disappointed that I was looking for a campy slasher.
It did give a little bit of Friday the thirteenth / Town that Dreaded Sundown and the legend of the bunny man’s bridge.
Reading "The Hungry Hare" gave me an intriguing glimpse into a thriller that diverges from traditional horror storytelling. The concept of focusing on detectives investigating aftermath of a crime instead of the killer’s spree is a fresh narrative style that attempts to shift perspective from bloodshed to investigation. However, as I progressed through the book, I found myself struggling to connect with the flat characters whose personalities didn’t develop beyond surface level traits. This made it difficult to fully engage with the unfolding plot. The pacing was swift with brisk chapters, which can be appealing if you enjoy quick reads, but at times it felt like critical emotional or suspenseful moments were sacrificed for speed. For readers anticipating a campy slasher akin to classics like Friday the 13th or Town That Dreaded Sundown, the sparse gore and thriller-driven story might feel underwhelming. The nod to urban legends like the Bunny Man’s Bridge was a nice touch that connected the story to existing lore, adding a layer of familiarity. In my experience, books that blend thriller with horror need to balance character depth with atmosphere. While the narrative style of "The Hungry Hare" is unique and offers a different experience, those seeking classic horror tropes or intense gore might find it lacking. This book may serve well as a quick thriller read if you appreciate police procedural angles, but be prepared for limited scares and an emphasis on fast plot movement over detailed character exploration.
