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A review by spinesinaline
The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Reporter by Daniela Tomova
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A reporter desperate for a killer story decides to check out this unique sporting event, where sledders race alongside literal zombies. And not only is she going to cover the event, she’s going to race in it!
The true horror at the heart of this story is slow and sneaky. We get hints of the danger throughout, but there are so many guards and checks in place, nothing bad could ever really happen! But no one knows what the zombies are racing towards each year and it’s much worse than anything anyone imagined.
This was such a creepy read. It feels perfect as a winter read to match the weather these characters are experiencing but perhaps you’ll much prefer reading in a safe warm space to vastly differentiate yourself from their circumstances.
The true horror at the heart of this story is slow and sneaky. We get hints of the danger throughout, but there are so many guards and checks in place, nothing bad could ever really happen! But no one knows what the zombies are racing towards each year and it’s much worse than anything anyone imagined.
This was such a creepy read. It feels perfect as a winter read to match the weather these characters are experiencing but perhaps you’ll much prefer reading in a safe warm space to vastly differentiate yourself from their circumstances.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Blood