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hookerkitty's review against another edition
I’m adding this to my DNF so I remember why I stopped in case I decide to give it another try.Â
This book was way too triggering for me. There’s a descriptive rape of the wife (by a stranger) early on, which turns into her having MASSIVE PTSD (understandable), but everyone’s just sick of how she’s acting instead of really trying to help her much (at least that what it seems from the bit I read). But it’s not something I want to be reading about rn.Â
This book was way too triggering for me. There’s a descriptive rape of the wife (by a stranger) early on, which turns into her having MASSIVE PTSD (understandable), but everyone’s just sick of how she’s acting instead of really trying to help her much (at least that what it seems from the bit I read). But it’s not something I want to be reading about rn.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
Minor: Miscarriage, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Death of parent, Gun violence, Child abuse, and Pregnancy
b00kr3vi3ws's review against another edition
4.0
If you overlook his regular nightmares, Julien is an average guy with his heart in the right place. As a child, watching your grandfather get brutally murdered is bound to affect anybody and that is what haunts Julien in his nightmares. As an adult in his forties, Julien is happily married and settled with Rachel, an artist. They are happy in their lives until a break-in and an attack on Rachel leaves their world shattered. As slowly succumbs to the trauma of her experience, a desperate Julien uproots themselves and settles down in a country home. They plan for a fresh start in a new home at King’s Hollow. The Victorian house in this small town seemed perfect to Julien, the only disadvantage being the chicken that came with the house. But then they have Sarah to take care of the chickens for them. Just when they were starting to settle down again, a wishbone game brings in another storm in their lives.
The story is narrated through Julien, Rachel and Sarah. Though at times the changes were abrupt, I found it very interesting to read the story through three very different personalities. Julien is a strong man with a good heart. I admit that being an eye-witness to a brutal murder is not an experience that one can just share with everybody – but he should have shared it with his wife. Rachel on the other hand is a loving and practical woman. She knows that her husband has his secrets but instead of pushing him she gives him his space. I like them both even with their short comings.
The plot is startling and reminds me of Stephen King novels. Every now and then you may be able to predict what is going to happen – but the number of times the plot will take you by surprise is certainly going to be higher. It was gripping and I ‘had to’ finish reading it in a day as whenever I put it down, I couldn’t concentrate on anything else! The writing style of the author also balances nicely with the plot and the setting, making it even more delicious.
This is a fantastic Debut and I would gladly recommend this book to any Horror-Thriller enthusiasts and especially to Stephen King, Michael Crichton and W.W.Jacob Fans.
The story is narrated through Julien, Rachel and Sarah. Though at times the changes were abrupt, I found it very interesting to read the story through three very different personalities. Julien is a strong man with a good heart. I admit that being an eye-witness to a brutal murder is not an experience that one can just share with everybody – but he should have shared it with his wife. Rachel on the other hand is a loving and practical woman. She knows that her husband has his secrets but instead of pushing him she gives him his space. I like them both even with their short comings.
The plot is startling and reminds me of Stephen King novels. Every now and then you may be able to predict what is going to happen – but the number of times the plot will take you by surprise is certainly going to be higher. It was gripping and I ‘had to’ finish reading it in a day as whenever I put it down, I couldn’t concentrate on anything else! The writing style of the author also balances nicely with the plot and the setting, making it even more delicious.
This is a fantastic Debut and I would gladly recommend this book to any Horror-Thriller enthusiasts and especially to Stephen King, Michael Crichton and W.W.Jacob Fans.
courtneymarie928's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this book. There were different directions it could've taken, and it was so refreshing to read a book that wasn't completely predictable.
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