iindxgo's review against another edition
5.0
The Blackhouse is an intricate story with so many layers that it’s almost hard to keep track in a way that made my experience with the book a good one.
Although there are so many characters following multiple timelines the vivid writing sews it all together and brings your understanding of it all to life by the end. My favorite part of this book is how you begin to question the main characters sanity. It made me want to go back and read sections again to see if there’s any indication of falsehood.
The ending caught me by surprise. It twists and turns in so many ways. The book talks about once in a lifetime storms and that’s what I would consider this book. The intensity and creepy vibes it invokes is its own entity.
If you choose to read this book, take your time and appreciate the slow-build because everything ties in.
I loved this read! I am excited to experience other writings from Carole Johnstone
Although there are so many characters following multiple timelines the vivid writing sews it all together and brings your understanding of it all to life by the end. My favorite part of this book is how you begin to question the main characters sanity. It made me want to go back and read sections again to see if there’s any indication of falsehood.
The ending caught me by surprise. It twists and turns in so many ways. The book talks about once in a lifetime storms and that’s what I would consider this book. The intensity and creepy vibes it invokes is its own entity.
If you choose to read this book, take your time and appreciate the slow-build because everything ties in.
I loved this read! I am excited to experience other writings from Carole Johnstone
woosh's review against another edition
2.0
I think if I had the patience, I would have liked this book but it was very slow. I like the writing, just didnt feel like there was anything pulling me through the story
illinibaby's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
suzannel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bronwyn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
abbyd's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sblackhall's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
abbitha1108's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
heartstrings's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.0
Overwrought and the mystery with Will was bland. Pretty boring tbh.