The Man Made of Smoke

NetGalley ARC Review: The Man Made of Smoke.

Release Date: 5-13-25

Author: Alex North

No Spoilers

I purchased the physical book from Book of the Month. I then requested the audiobook from NetGalley and they approved it. That complete experience is something I crave. The cover, summary, and the author’s reputation immediately sold me. It’s my first book by him.

Things I loved:

1. The creepy factor. This book felt super dark.

2. The narrator’s voice matched the creepiness.

3. Multiple POV’s

Things I disliked:

1. I didn’t like the pacing. It felt like it was all over the place.

2. I couldn’t connect with the characters.

3. Chapter one was suspenseful and horrifying, but the rest of the book lacked that intensity.

4. I loved the multiple POVs, however; it became difficult to follow. I reread chapters.

Unfortunately, the book was a little underwhelming. I think many will love it, but it fell short of what I needed. My next read is The Whisper Man. The reviews have been excellent. My rating for The Man Made of Smoke is ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2