trikota's review against another edition
5.0
John Connoly sure can write. His tales are dark and getting darker, but the humor and the prose keep me coming back and back to him.
historybooksandtea's review against another edition
4.0
This was an excellent book, just hard for me to read (subject matter). Well written, heartbreaking and infuriating all at the same time.
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
A good read, loving the Parker series although not too sure about some of the supernatural elements but angel and louis are great!
romysvx's review against another edition
5.0
I’m in constant awe of how exceptional Charlie Parker series is. Also I feel like this series gets better with each book. Connolly’s writing is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever read - it’s poetic and poignant, but also grim and gloomy at the same time. I’m pretty sure this guy would be huge when it comes to all these prestigious literary awards if he chose to write in different - more traditional and approachable - genre than horror. Actually these novels are much more than just a horror. Connolly skilfully and with ease and flow blends different genres and themes. These novels are deeply moving and full of emotions, they cut deep into your heart. While reading one minute you'll be crying because of the accumulation of pain and evil present in these books and the very next you'll be laughing because of the witty and sarcastic dialogues. Also this series have one of the most complex characters in characters in horror and thriller literature. I love how Connolly devotes long passages to meticulously describe the lives, childhood years and personalities of minor characters. I know that it may sound boring, but believe - thanks to Connolly’s exquisite writing it’s everything except boring. In “The Unquiet” Connolly takes on the sensitive subject of child sexual abuse. No doubt it’s one of these risky and touchy subjects which needs to be dealt with great sensitivity and delicacy. And in this field, too, Connolly succeeds. So far it’s the bleakest and most disturbing and emotionally devastating novel in Charlie Parker series. Although - comparing to previous books “The Unquiet” may has the most straightforward plot - calling it inferior to the rest of the series would be a huge misunderstanding. Okay, I feel like me trying to write about these books is pointless because no words can do justice to this marvelous (and creepy) series. It’s flawless - so just read it.
shannnanigans's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
gveltaine's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Child abuse
lumbermouth's review against another edition
3.0
Full title The Unquiet: A novel: A thriller. A thriller, I guess, because of mild supernatural elements (and I do mean MILD) and because of the subject matter? A good mystery story, but it's a book devoted to solving a child molestation ring, so, you know, watch out for that.
ashleymontulli1970's review against another edition
5.0
I love John Connolly and the Charlie Parker series is one of my favorites. I am purposely taking forever to get through this series because I don't want it to end!
meliemelo's review against another edition
4.0
Another dark, solid thriller from John Connolly. Once again, I really loved how the supernatural was delicately mixed into it. It adds to the atmosphere more than to the plot, but with hints of a greater upheaval to come.