impybelle's review
4.0
A mix of Ocean's 11 and The Shining? I'll grant you the Ocean's 11 comparison, because it's pretty obvious, but I get more of King's Rose Red, honestly. And I happen to love Rose Red, so that's definitely a bonus.
I enjoyed the ride and while others complain that the characters rely too much on tropes, I think it works here. You immediately know what kind of people you're dealing with and the story is able to zoom onward. Sometimes being able to use shorthand is advantageous to the story. About 2/3 of the way through the story, things start to shift. Some twists are obvious and some aren't and I enjoyed both kinds.
I also enjoyed the glimpses into the house's past, I liked the story, and I'm exceptionally glad that the story doesn't cliffhanger. It works as a standalone if you need it to for whatever reason.
I enjoyed the ride and while others complain that the characters rely too much on tropes, I think it works here. You immediately know what kind of people you're dealing with and the story is able to zoom onward. Sometimes being able to use shorthand is advantageous to the story. About 2/3 of the way through the story, things start to shift. Some twists are obvious and some aren't and I enjoyed both kinds.
I also enjoyed the glimpses into the house's past, I liked the story, and I'm exceptionally glad that the story doesn't cliffhanger. It works as a standalone if you need it to for whatever reason.
masn's review
3.0
Loved the art, loved the premise, and then the heist is over that fast and that's it? Boring characters that aren't explored at all.
mjfmjfmjf's review
4.0
A ghost story and a caper story. A better ghost story. Creepy but a fast read. With good enough art and annoying but interesting characters. The psychic being a dead ringer for Nico Minoru from Runaways was a little distracting but you see one comic goth waif witch apparently you have seen them all. Satisfying in a way I usually don't get from horror.
bibrarian_'s review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
chmccann's review
2.0
This had a cool concept that was seriously undermined by execution.
Most immediately obnoxious were the "Wow, No Thank You" factors that begin on page one (depiction of a rape in progress) and continue throughout (undertones of sexism and racism, author-insert main character who's a complete chode but is meant to come off as cool and amazing).
But this also suffered from lack of development - the plot is so rushed and the introduction so choppy that it never gets a chance to settle into your brain. This of course is fatal for something meant to be horrifying.
Two stars for concept, some interesting plot (proto-)developments, and some good eerie imagery.
Most immediately obnoxious were the "Wow, No Thank You" factors that begin on page one (depiction of a rape in progress) and continue throughout (undertones of sexism and racism, author-insert main character who's a complete chode but is meant to come off as cool and amazing).
But this also suffered from lack of development - the plot is so rushed and the introduction so choppy that it never gets a chance to settle into your brain. This of course is fatal for something meant to be horrifying.
Two stars for concept, some interesting plot (proto-)developments, and some good eerie imagery.
laurieelaberge's review
3.0
Très bonne intrigue. C'est effrayant! Par contre, je n'ai pas vraiment aimé qu'on ne nous apprenne pas plus en détails comment Jackson a rencontré les membres de son équipe de chercheurs de fantômes avant cette mission. Cela aurait été intéressant.