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boba_nbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Tom and his young son, Jake, just moved into a new house in a new town after the death of Tom's wife. The house is a little creepy, but they're hoping it will offer them a fresh start. What the pair did not realize is that their new town has a dark past. Twenty years ago, Frank Carter, nicknamed "the Whisper Man" for his creepy tactics to lure his victims, was arrested for abducting and murdering five people. Right as Tom and Jake are getting settled, a young boy vanishes, and the case is eerily similar to the ones twenty years ago. To make matters worse, Jake starts to hear whispering at his window.
There were parts where the plot dragged a bit and others where more tension and suspense would've been helpful, but overall, I thought the author told the story quite well. I was invested in the main characters and their connection to each other as well as their connection to the town and its dark history.
Graphic: Child death, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, and Blood
e11iphant's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Bullying
an adult male stalker towards young boys about 6-7khowick24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book had short chapters, quick pace, interesting characters and a good plot. I thought I had it figured out twice but I was wrong. I felt like there was something missing from it but I’m not sure what… I can’t place my finger on it exactly but something kept me from giving it a full 5 stars.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
maggies's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping and Injury/Injury detail
abbiwesner's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
racnew88's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
elderdragon_reader's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer
judassilver's review against another edition
- 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
1.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer and Abandonment
Minor: Stalking
bookworm_43's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
fiction_addiction_1994'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? No
4.0
Genre: fiction, mystery
355 pgs
First Published: June 13, 2019
Triggers: parent death, alcoholism, domestic abuse (mention), cancer (mention)
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•What did I think of this book? (Mult POV)
I think this was a great read, slow leading up, but lots of twists. You can't live in fear, but knowing it's there and how we approach it is how we're different. Tom and Jake Kennedy move to a new house in a new town, not everything is as it seems old ghosts follow and new fears come out. As the whole town thought it was safe as one killer is behind bars. Not all killers and monsters linger in the dark. As ine dead boy shows up and Jake hears things..I'm glad I finished this book.
•Quotes:
~If you leave a door half open, soon you'll hear the whispers spoken.
If you play outside alone, soon you won't be going home.
If your window's left unlatched, you'll hear him tapping at the glass.
If you're lonely, sad, and blue, the Whisper Man will come for you. ~p.90
Graphic: Alcoholism
Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent