brookey8888's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Stalking, Alcohol, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Violence
weatherd'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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Grief, Blood, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Minor: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
Child deathkatiieecat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Murder
mandysbookcollection's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Death, Emotional abuse, and Grief
fernyfh'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
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Stalking
Moderate: Mental illness, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Domestic abuse
ebb_and_flow'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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Confinement, Drug use, Cancer, Gore, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Vomit, Murder, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking
haleyrasmussen'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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcoholism
inventingjasmine'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
4.5
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."
The Whisper Man is a well-paced, thrilling crime novel. Each person's narration brought to life the struggles, terror and internal conflict, which allows for good storytelling. The story was chilling, and I could not bear to read at night for fear of hearing whispers.
Tom Kennedy is trying to cope with his wife's sudden death, and, in doing so, he is trying to be a better father to his young son, Jake. Jake seems detached from others, seemingly talks to himself, and is unwilling to speak to his father. Every attempt Tom makes to understand his son is rejected or misconstrued, making the situation worse. They attempt to get a fresh start by moving to a suburban town, Featherbank, which, unbeknownst to Tom, is home to a serial killer named the "Whisper Man" 20 years ago. Now 20 years later, DI Amanda Beck is leading an investigation into a missing boy that resembles the killing profile of Whisper Man. DI Pete Willis, who caught the Whipster Man 20 years ago, is brought back into the investigation. The two work together to discover the mysterious circumstances of the case. If you're interested in the "detective haunted by his past" trope, this may be the book for you.
The real horror of the situation is from Tom and Jake's discoveries. Who was Jake whispering to? Was it fictive? Who was at the front door, fingers reaching through, asking to be let inside?
The only critique is that the finale and the characters' resolve ramp up too quickly, slightly abrupt. But overall, it was a very gripping read! 4.5 stars!
And remember to lock your doors before you read this book.
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Abandonment, Kidnapping, and Violence
sennaje's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Stalking, Addiction, Child death, Death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence