The Horror at Pleasant Brook

The book has a fascinating premise but fell short in many ways, making it difficult to overlook. I don't want to get too detailed because I'd like to avoid spoilers, so I apologize for being vague.
Some major positives to the book:
- The premise is genuinely really cool!
- I loved the gore descriptions.
- A lot of the scenes felt like something I'd see in some of my favorite slasher movies.
- This is a small thing but I just really love the cover of the book. It really stands out against a lot of modern horror covers you see.

Unfortunately, there were a few things that made it difficult for me to finish this book.
- There were instances where I felt that plot points were being over-explained.
- Some scenes were quite repetitive, especially towards the middle.
- I noticed a few typos and missing words here and there.
- The majority of the characters all share an affinity for alcohol, many to the point of alcoholism. Maybe this was done on purpose but it made it hard for me to differentiate characters.