Human Ranch · review
We have here an actually interesting and original isekai; no cheap comedy, no magic. It is more about survival, horror, fear and lot of suspense. A class on a field trip gets transported with the whole bus into a parallel world inhabited by elves who breed humans for food and it’s up to the main characters to find a way on how to escape. Not many people will like story such as this. It has many so-called 'edgy' elements, like gore, sexuality and rape, so here you have your word of warning. Characters are well written, as long as the story goes. Each has some strengths thatare required for the group's survival (one is the smart and calculating, other is strong and reliable, or another one keeps the group composed and together etc.). The story keeps us caring for the main characters; it showed us it is easy to die and therefore we are rooting for them like they could die any moment. This brings a lot of suspense to the whole reading experience.
The story is finished, but for some of those who are not reading a lot of horrors, it may actually feel unfinished or even cut. It is not. It is important to know that for horrors, it is pretty common to leave us hanging or leave some mysteries unsolved. That’s the appeal of horrors.
It is easy to read and easy to get through. If captivated, one can read the whole thing in one day; it’s really short. For those who want to start with horrors, this is a good candidate.
Pros:
+ suspense; very exciting read
+ each character has his/her important role
+ short, straightforward, easy to read
Cons:
- not for everyone (contains gore, rape...)
Double-edged:
+/- many unsolved mysteries, but that is to be expected
+/- pretty much concluded, but keeps the readers wanting more
9/10 (GREAT)