Scan barcode
lcm_xo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
emilyswift's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder
adiisbookland91's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Pedophilia, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
entityj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Confinement, Death, Torture, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual content
eve_reads's review
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
⁕ The folkloric rhymes and suburban mythos North creates around the Whisper Man are honestly the creepiest part of the book. Growing up, most of us have called upon monsters in children's rhymes and rundown homes. North taps into this phenomena and makes it feel very, very real.
⁕ The developments in the mystery are slow coming at times. I was often disappointed by the anti-climactic evolution of the plot-- I wanted an "AHA!" moment that I didn't get.
⁕ This book focuses more on the characters than the crime itself. If you are looking to play detective, there are certainly clues littered throughout the text, but the main focus of the story an exploration of family, grief, and parenthood.
To read my full review, visit: https://evereads.online/
For regular book-related content, follow my Instagram account: @eve_reads
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement
anniereads221's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Pedophilia
ceecee9093's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, and Blood