ilaxaria's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Suicide, Death, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Dementia
Moderate: Alcohol
nenaveenstra's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I didn't quite know how to place this book at first, because it plays into a lot of haunted house stereotypes - it reminded me a lot of the Netflix adaptation of The Haunting of Hill House, and it references The Amityville Horror a couple of times - but it ended up being something totally different. It's more mystery than horror, and the reader isn't really allowed to be afraid of the ghosts.
The second half was really good, though, and the twists and turns towards the end really surprised me (although I never really tried to solve the mystery in the first place). I had a good time with this one, though it will never be one of my favourites.
The second half was really good, though, and the twists and turns towards the end really surprised me (although I never really tried to solve the mystery in the first place). I had a good time with this one, though it will never be one of my favourites.
Moderate: Suicide, Death, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child death
beccam22's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The haunting of hill house but with the setting of crimson peak. Overall it was fine, I didn’t find it original at all but it was an entertaining read.
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Self harm
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