bratus913's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
bookishjess02's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely not horror in the traditional sense. We know from the beginning a murder has taken place, who the murderer was, and who was killed. The novel is very character-driven showing the events before, during, and after the murder through three points of view. A ‘haunted’ house does play a role, but the real horror comes from witnessing Leonard becoming more unhinged, John’s manipulation of everyone, and the racism Kendra, Bryan, & Jaidee experience while navigating life in Nebraska.
emilypsully's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
erickaonpaper's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
an excellent halloween read!
kbc_dino's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
The book overall was not a good read/listen. The only reason I finished it, was due to the audio narrator whose performance was well done. I hated the majority of characters, other than Kendra and Brian. Being stuck in the other POVs was not pleasant and I just wanted them to end.
The prose itself was fine for the most part, but the dialogue was painful with a lot of "blank said" and "blank said" back and forth and back and forth. A bit grating on the ears.
It was more of a mystery thriller, I guess. Though the ending wasn't that surprising, since it's woven throughout with time jumps. Which were also confusing at times.
Kendra was a solid character though. 10/10 for her.
The prose itself was fine for the most part, but the dialogue was painful with a lot of "blank said" and "blank said" back and forth and back and forth. A bit grating on the ears.
It was more of a mystery thriller, I guess. Though the ending wasn't that surprising, since it's woven throughout with time jumps. Which were also confusing at times.
Kendra was a solid character though. 10/10 for her.
kokokame's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
memybooksandi's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
holl3640's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
klizzie333's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
elizabethzj's review against another edition
A perfect genre-defying Halloween read! I’ll recommend to fans of Grady Hendrix, Joe Hill, and When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole.
Thank you to Netgalley and William Morrow / Custom House for digital review copy.
Thank you to Netgalley and William Morrow / Custom House for digital review copy.