thechristined's review against another edition
4.0
This was a creepy read which reminded me of some other books that I can't remember the names of as well as the movie version of Neil Gaiman' s Coraline. The similarities between The Doll's Eye and the movie Coraline were sometimes hard to overlook, but perhaps if I didn't love Coraline (the book and movie) as much, that would not have been an issue. I was particularly intrigued by the chapters set in the past and, when I felt Hadley's part of the story was predictable, I could not wait for those brief glimpses. The ending though is what really clinched the entire story for me. While I did not expect it, for me there was no other way it could have ended.
msvenner's review against another edition
4.0
This is another Silver Birch nominee and is a great piece of suspense/horror for this age group. It's creepy enough to engage but not over the top scary. This is a wonderful book.
inkygirl's review against another edition
5.0
Deliciously creepy; I read this in two sittings and was inspired to some fan art. Read this with the lights on!
bgstrong's review against another edition
4.0
Dang. This book has a dark ending for a middle grade novel. Anybody who liked “Coraline” will probably also enjoy this book.
therearenobadbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I can't pass a novel with a dollhouse that is a replica of a real house or a story of a haunted house.
A family moves into a house with a strange story of disappearances.
First, the main character only wants her relationship with her mom to include no stepfather or stepbrother but the wishes start to make things worse.
Spooky and unforgettable. Great story. Couldn't put it down.
A family moves into a house with a strange story of disappearances.
First, the main character only wants her relationship with her mom to include no stepfather or stepbrother but the wishes start to make things worse.
Spooky and unforgettable. Great story. Couldn't put it down.
jcguzzetta's review against another edition
3.0
This book was okay. It was creepy, interesting, a quick read, and overall not really my thing. But that ending took me by surprise! And I kind of liked it!! It actually made me like the book a little better than I had initially.
I'm typically the type of person that wants resolution at the end of a story - that's usually when I'm most satisfied with my reading experience. However, the ending to this book isn't necessarily wrapped up in a neat bow, but it was a fascinating ending.
I'm typically the type of person that wants resolution at the end of a story - that's usually when I'm most satisfied with my reading experience. However, the ending to this book isn't necessarily wrapped up in a neat bow, but it was a fascinating ending.
nakiacookauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Be careful what you wish for! I thoroughly enjoyed this story; it was delightfully creepy and I look forward to reading more of the author's books. The style is reminiscent of R.L. Stine and I can't wait for my children to read it.
lourdes_chapters_we_love's review against another edition
4.0
4.5* This story was creepy but I loved it. My only con the ending Well, I'm not sure yet how I feel about it but overall great read.
Review - https://chapterswelove.com/2017/05/10/the-dolls-eye-by-marina-cohen/
Review - https://chapterswelove.com/2017/05/10/the-dolls-eye-by-marina-cohen/
_dinosaur's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The mystery whad build in a really interesting way with the switch between Hadley (main character) and the girl who have lived in the same house before her. Some moments where kida creepy or could be disturbing . I would recommend this book to someone who is minimum 12 years old