The Bunker Diary
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
264
Novel • Fiction
Bunker • Contemporary
2013
YA
18+ years
540
The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks follows 16-year-old Linus Weems, who is kidnapped and imprisoned in an underground bunker by a mysterious captor. As more captives, including a young girl, a junkie, and a philosopher, join him in this hellish environment, they endure psychological and physical torment while trying to understand their predicament and survive their confinement. This book contains violence and themes of cruelty and existential despair.
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Melancholic
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The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks is praised for its gripping, suspenseful narrative and stark portrayal of human endurance. However, it faces criticism for its bleak, unrelenting tone and an ambiguous ending that some readers found unsatisfying. Overall, the novel is compelling yet polarizing, evoking strong reactions both positive and negative.
Readers who would enjoy The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks likely appreciate psychological thrillers and dark, introspective narratives. Fans of John Green's Looking for Alaska and Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games may find its intense, survival-driven plot compelling. Emphasis on moral ambiguity and character depth is crucial for such readers.
15,054 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
264
Novel • Fiction
Bunker • Contemporary
2013
YA
18+ years
540
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