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dark
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
This book really isn't what I thought it'd be. I didn't find it scary but I did find it reasonably stressful. It's essentially about a man who becomes haunted by a ghost and sets out to uncover the truth about the haunting and find a way to free himself of it. There's some really excellent character development and I do like the story unfolded in a way I didn't expect. The story had a medium pace. I think it would have been better if it was either a fast paced thriller or if it was more of a slow burn horror that built a sense of dread. The second half of the book is better than the first!
Graphic: Animal death, Gun violence, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, and Sexual assault
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