Red Riding Hood is a novel based on the screenplay of the 2011 movie of the same name, directed by Catherine Hardwicke. The novel tells the story of Valerie, a young woman who lives in a village plagued by a werewolf. Valerie is torn between two men: Henry, the son of the blacksmith, who wants to marry her, and Peter, the woodcutter, who wants to run away with her. When Valerie’s sister is killed by the werewolf, the village hires a famous hunter, Father Solomon, to find and kill the beast. However, Solomon reveals that the werewolf is one of the villagers, and that Valerie has a special connection to it. Valerie must find out who the werewolf is before the blood moon wanes, or else she and everyone she loves will die.
The novel is a dark and violent retelling of the classic fairy tale, with elements of romance, mystery, and thriller. The novel tries to be many things, but fails to deliver on any of them. The characters are flat and unlikable, the plot is predictable and full of holes, and the writing is bland and repetitive. The novel is also incomplete, as it ends with a cliffhanger that directs the reader to a website to find out the final chapter. The novel is a disappointing adaptation of the movie, which itself is not very original or compelling. The novel is only recommended for fans of the movie who want to know more about the backstory and the characters, but they should not expect much from it.
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Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright | Goodreads
