66 pages • 2 hours read
Nick CutterThe Troop
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Troop by Nick Cutter, Boy Scout Troop 52 and their Scoutmaster Dr. Tim Riggs venture to a remote island for their annual camping trip, where they encounter a sick stranger infected with a deadly, bioengineered virus. As the virus spreads and paranoia escalates, the group grapples with infection, fear, and devolving morality, leading to a harrowing struggle for survival. This book mentions graphic violence and gore.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Troop by Nick Cutter offers a gripping, horror-laden journey that many readers find both terrifying and enthralling. Praise often highlights its intense atmosphere and strong character development. Criticisms occasionally point to its graphic content and occasional pacing issues, which might not suit all tastes. Despite this, it's a well-regarded read for fans of visceral horror.
Who Should Read The Troop?
Readers who enjoy The Troop by Nick Cutter likely appreciate gripping survival horror with intense, visceral scenes. Fans of Stephen King's It and William Golding's Lord of the Flies will be drawn to this disturbing tale of a boy scout troop's nightmarish fight for survival on a remote island.