Off Season
Off Season
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Maine • 1980s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Off Season by Jack Ketchum follows a group of friends who retreat to a remote cabin in Maine for a getaway. Their vacation turns into a nightmare when they are attacked by a family of cannibalistic humans living in the area. The group struggles for survival against this unexpected threat.
Dark
Unnerving
Gritty
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Off Season by Jack Ketchum offers a visceral horror experience that is both praised and criticized for its unrelenting brutality and vivid depictions of violence. Fans appreciate its suspenseful narrative and effective evocation of primal fear, while critics note a lack of character depth and caution that its graphic nature may not suit all readers.
Who Should Read Off Season?
A reader who would enjoy Jack Ketchum's Off Season likely craves intense horror, graphic violence, and suspense. Fans of Stephen King's Misery or Richard Laymon's The Cellar may appreciate its brutal, raw storytelling and psychological terror. This novel appeals to those unafraid of exploring humanity's darker sides.
20,773 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Maine • 1980s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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