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50 pages 1 hour read

Dathan Auerbach

Penpal

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Penpal by Dathan Auerbach follows a man recounting his eerie childhood experiences that began with an elementary school penpal project and unravel into a series of unsettling events. These memories lead him to uncover disturbing truths about his past and the people involved.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Dathan Auerbach's Penpal received mixed reactions. Reviewers praised its eerie atmosphere and gradual buildup of suspense, making it a captivating read for horror enthusiasts. However, some criticized its fragmented narrative and occasionally confusing structure. The ending garnered divided opinions, with some finding it satisfying and others deeming it lackluster. Overall, Penpal succeeds in delivering chills despite its structural flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Penpal?

A reader who enjoys Penpal by Dathan Auerbach would likely appreciate suspenseful psychological thrillers with an undercurrent of horror. Fans of Stephen King’s It or Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects will find similarities in the eerie atmosphere and compelling, unsettling storytelling. Suitable for readers who enjoy unraveling dark, mysterious pasts.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years