The Death Wish Game: A Supernatural Horror

TW: Suicide, rape, death🦄🦄🦄Keep moving, or die panicking.🦄🦄🦄The Death Wish Game is a sci-fi supernatural horror novel by Jonathan Chateau.I do like the concept of the book and if you've read the blurb, it's something that catches your eye. However, the overall plot did not work out as well as I was expecting it too. I did enjoy it at the beginning, however as we reached the 'climax' it didn't have the same impact on me. By the time I reached the end it was like a started reading another book altogether. The story does have a lot of twists taking place, but I wasn't a fan of all of them because it didn't sit well with me.The main character, Rodney is a bit bland when it comes to his personality and those that are considered 'evil' had a lot more to show (even if they got on my nerves most of the times). There is one more character involved (who will not be named because of spoilers) and this character could have had a better perspective on the story because they're unique. (Spin off?)The romantic angle that was pursued in this story was a definite no for me because that's not a trope I personally enjoy, especially when the characters are thrown into situations like these.I think the author does have talent when it comes to conceptualising a story because it's mostly well written and the plot moves at a rapid pace without skipping a beat, however it missed the target when it comes to final execution. Overall, if you're someone who does like a different kind of horror/thriller story this will be a great match for you.🦄🦄🦄Rated 6/10Melina L.

I've read this book three times now in the process of preparing myself for the narration of the title and I have to say this is a very unique and captivating story which got better and better every time I sat down with it. Enjoyable from start to finish with a cast of interesting and well developed characters. His gripping writing style is a wonderful blend of Palahniuk's grit, King's flair for tension and drama, and a dash of Patterson that keeps the pace moving at a clip. This author is definitely someone you should keep an eye on.

This novel reads like a typical slasher movie, a bunch of suicidal people are trapped in the middle of nowhere, being stalked by lunatics, and must now fight for their lives. It is well written and compelling, reeling in the reader with its mystery and keeping you turning the pages, eager to find out what will happen next.There are, rather unfortunately, a few spelling mistakes littered throughout the text, but if you enjoy slasher flicks or zombie horror, then The Death Wish Game would be a recommended read.

I found this story hooked me from the start. It's one to read on your own with no distractions. Certainly a journey painted well with words. Recommended.

The Death Wish Game is fun, old school horror.You've got a couple of main characters you really love, some villains to abhor, and an actual reason behind everything. (Not one of those books where the author had a good idea but clearly hasn't thought out the mechanics of the story.)I especially liked the reason that all these particular people ended up part of the game. It was an interesting concept.Expect plenty of blood and violence (sort of Richard Laymon-esque - high praise) and pure entertainment through and through.A one sitting read for me and I'm looking forward to reading more from the author.

Started out great then veered even more crazily towards the last third. The beginning and partly middle was what you want out of an intense book but the originality waned out as soon as the author explained more of the Indian lore.