Why people recommend it
The Hunger by Alma Katsu is a supernatural horror retelling of the ill-fated Donner Party journey across the American frontier in the nineteenth century. While appearing on an episode of The Book Review titled Happy Halloween: Scary Book Recommendations on July 18, 2024, Tina Jordan presented the novel as a much more recent horror option for listeners. Tina Jordan noted that the real history of the Donner Party is already inherently terrifying even without supernatural additions, offering a brief recap for those who might need a refresher on eighth-grade history. By framing the historical tragedy through a horror lens, the book introduces mysterious and terrifying elements to the pioneers' struggle for survival in the harsh wilderness. Tina Jordan's recommendation highlighted how the novel builds upon an already horrifying historical event to create an intense and suspenseful reading experience. The podcast segment drew attention to the book as a compelling choice for readers interested in historical fiction blended with dark supernatural horror, perfect for seasonal spooky reading lists.
Who recommended it
- Tina Jordan Recommended
Tina Jordan — 1 mention
“so let me give you a much more recent one okay let me give you one called the hunger by Alma katsu which is a horror retelling of the story of the Donner party it's already horrifying without it's already horrifying right so just a recap for those who don't remember e8th grade history the Donner Party a group of”