Rotters
Rotters
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Brief
464
Novel • Fiction
Iowa • Contemporary
2011
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Rotters by Daniel Kraus follows sixteen-year-old Joey Crouch, who relocates from Chicago to rural Iowa after his mother's sudden death. Living with his estranged father, Joey faces ostracization as he discovers his father’s secret life as a graverobber. Joey grapples with the town's disdain, bullies at school, and the ethical dilemmas of his father's trade while finding his place in a confining and macabre world. Contains descriptions of bullying, death, and graverobbing.
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Melancholic
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
3,907 ratings
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Review Roundup
Daniel Kraus's Rotters captivates with its dark, atmospheric storytelling and deep character development. Critics praise its unique plot and emotional depth, though some find it overly grim and gruesome. While appreciated for its raw depiction of grief and adolescence, it’s noted that the intense darkness may not suit all readers. A compelling, though intense, read.
Who Should Read Rotters?
Fans of dark, atmospheric novels with a gothic twist will relish Rotters by Daniel Kraus. Comparable to Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book and Patrick Ness’s A Monster Calls, this book captivates readers who enjoy eerie, coming-of-age stories filled with suspense and macabre themes.
3,907 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
464
Novel • Fiction
Iowa • Contemporary
2011
YA
14-18 years
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