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nightlight_reader's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It really had me. I was gasping in horror. I was down right spooked. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to read it before bed.
And then I finished it and it just kinda missed with that ending.
It’s certainly a book written by a white guy and it shows. It’s a good romp. It’s fun. It’s not something I’ll go back to, I don’t think.
And there’s a lot to unpack with the lead’s best friend being black here. Just leaves a pretty bad taste after all’s said and done.
And then I finished it and it just kinda missed with that ending.
It’s certainly a book written by a white guy and it shows. It’s a good romp. It’s fun. It’s not something I’ll go back to, I don’t think.
And there’s a lot to unpack with the lead’s best friend being black here. Just leaves a pretty bad taste after all’s said and done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Body horror, Infidelity, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
bethboo's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I went into this book wanted a haunted house story. I wanted ghosts and scary bits and maybe for the main character to loose their mind a little. I only really got that last bit.
The story takes place over the 12 nights that the MC is spending in a very old, decrepit house that's rumored as haunted. He wants to write a nonfiction account of a haunted house from a non-believer's POV. His best friend comes to stay with him, although a rocky patch is referenced in their relationship. Some weird stuff happens, as all hauntings do, as Felix and Thomas stay two weeks in the house.
The narrative felt funny and charming and relatable, when it wasn't irritating, unnecessary, or problematic. Prominent sexist and racist vibes. I was very interested in the tension between the friends, but I was very off when trying to guess what it was. I wish it had been more spooky. It had a good twist, that I would have probably seen coming if I was more observant, but I'm a dummy when it comes to guessing plots.
But, it's not a recommend from me unless (like me) you're desperate for haunted house content in an audio format, free from your library. Good narrator!
The ending wasn't the worst in the world but I just really wanted a supernatural, paranormal, haunted house! I also don't like that Felix was so victimy and kinda likeable until the literal second he was revealed to be capable of such barbarism. But what can I say? Also, I just have to make fun of myself because I literally thought that the tension between Felix and Thomas was because they slept together and hid it from their wives. Like it felt like they were flirting a lot of the times or like jealous of each other's wives. Like they wanted to be each other's special person... It turns out that I'm just gay and I can't read Hetero plot~ BUT there was not even subtle sexist and racist vibes through out the whole thing, and I did NOT appreciate the weird sexual bits where Felix jerked it to a doll and mentioning that the ghost "had a flat stomach so tight that it made me what to come on it" YUCK and where he was hard at the end reliving the murder. Yeah no
The story takes place over the 12 nights that the MC is spending in a very old, decrepit house that's rumored as haunted. He wants to write a nonfiction account of a haunted house from a non-believer's POV. His best friend comes to stay with him, although a rocky patch is referenced in their relationship. Some weird stuff happens, as all hauntings do, as Felix and Thomas stay two weeks in the house.
The narrative felt funny and charming and relatable, when it wasn't irritating, unnecessary, or problematic. Prominent sexist and racist vibes. I was very interested in the tension between the friends, but I was very off when trying to guess what it was. I wish it had been more spooky. It had a good twist, that I would have probably seen coming if I was more observant, but I'm a dummy when it comes to guessing plots.
But, it's not a recommend from me unless (like me) you're desperate for haunted house content in an audio format, free from your library. Good narrator!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
cowbrotherx's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I LOVED all of the horror movie references in this, especially Thomas comparing him to Jack from the shining
I do wish it would’ve been more scary,
But the plot twist did make my jaw drop a bit.
I do wish it would’ve been more scary,
But the plot twist did make my jaw drop a bit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
ghulsona's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
WOW THAT ENDING FUCKED ME UP . . . really cool meta explorations and discussions of haunted house tropes, fantastic character dynamics, funny and smart dialogue, good handling of twists and turns . . . this was just a fantastic scary thriller read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Drug use and Sexual content
julesloyola's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Self harm, Torture, Violence, and Murder
jaymagnus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Gore, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
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