Review: The Loop by Jeremy Robert Johnson

The Loop by Jeremy Robert Johnson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was one of the more creative horror/thrillers I've read in quite a while.  I really liked the sci-fi aspect.  This is not for the faint of heart as it is pretty violent and grisly.  If that doesn't bother you and you are looking for a biotech zombie like horror show pick this up.  It is action packed and pretty much never stops moving once things start to go bad.

Not only is this a horror book, but it touches on the human condition as well.  Johnson also hits on bullying, racism, survival, ethics in science, and a lot more.  This really shows up in the friendship dynamics between the main character Lucy and the relationships she develops as she tries to survive this biotech nightmare.

If you are easily offended or triggered by gore or violence of any kind, I wouldn't recommend this book.  The story takes place is less than 24 hours so it doesn't pull any punches to keep things moving along.  If you are looking for a weird, creative story, and are OK with graphic violence give this a go.  I'm a horror fan, so I did enjoy this, but it made me uncomfortable at times.  That is a sign of a good horror or thriller, so job well done by the author.

I was provided an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.  This book will be published on September 29, 2020.

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