Dark Inside
Dark Inside
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Brief
352
Novel • Fiction
North America • Contemporary
2011
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Jeyn Roberts’s Dark Inside, four young adults—Mason, Aries, Michael, and Clementine—struggle to survive after a series of catastrophic earthquakes trigger uncontrollable rage and violence in humankind, leading them to navigate a world where traditional constructs of morality have broken down. Topics include extreme violence, mass trauma, and parental loss.
Dark
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
9,370 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Dark Inside by Jeyn Roberts offers an intense apocalyptic journey portrayed through multiple perspectives. Readers appreciate the gripping, fast-paced narrative and suspenseful, dark atmosphere. Criticisms focus on character development, with some finding the protagonists underdeveloped. Overall, it's praised for its compelling storyline but noted for its occasionally shallow character arcs.
Who Should Read Dark Inside?
Fans of fast-paced, post-apocalyptic thrillers with multiple POVs, akin to Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games or Rick Yancey's The 5th Wave, will relish Jeyn Roberts’s Dark Inside. The novel's blend of survival, horror, and suspense is perfect for readers who enjoy intense, character-driven narratives.
9,370 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
352
Novel • Fiction
North America • Contemporary
2011
YA
14-18 years
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