emilyhays8's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
bookerage's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This startet out as a wonderfully written mystery. The intertwining of the generations is well crafted, I especially liked the first and second part of the novel. The scenery setting and the chapter titles of the third part read more like a play, which I didn't find cohesive with the writing style of the rest of the book.
silverthistle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"This plot feels auspicious, not like a place he's seen before but a place he's always meant to see. What is the opposite memory? What is the inverse of an echo?"
5 shining gold stars. I adore this book.
As a reader, I am immediately drawn to any story that includes a "house is also a character" trope and/or family secrets, and this was a perfect example of both. The story structure of The Hundred Year House is the hero of this book. I love that the story is told in reverse, and that there is a plethora of information revealed as you travel from 1999 to 1900. I liked seeing the pieces of the puzzle fall in place and the little moments when you witness other secrets get lost to time. The characters are flawed in the most human way. I was so invested in their stories from start to finish.
5 shining gold stars. I adore this book.
As a reader, I am immediately drawn to any story that includes a "house is also a character" trope and/or family secrets, and this was a perfect example of both. The story structure of The Hundred Year House is the hero of this book. I love that the story is told in reverse, and that there is a plethora of information revealed as you travel from 1999 to 1900. I liked seeing the pieces of the puzzle fall in place and the little moments when you witness other secrets get lost to time. The characters are flawed in the most human way. I was so invested in their stories from start to finish.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Rape
ad1t1s's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
cyaos's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
undersea's review
After the first part of the story was essentially wrapped up, even though there was still mystery to solve. I simply didn’t care.
hongjoongie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jbare's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nikitablades's review
funny
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Love books where the place has a character of its own and draws different people together or apart.