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coleycole's review against another edition
3.0
Meh. Again, I devoured it, because suspense. The flashback stories were way more vividly told than the main character in the present day, who felt thin. Why did she get into the abusive relationship? But the flashback story was so awful. Maybe I don't want women's trauma told by men?
lisaharrison's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Gaslighting
beeasinbook's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
graceg's review against another edition
3.0
The plot was interesting but had graphic depictions of violence against women. Considering this book is written by a man, it didn’t sit right with me. Book was ok but the ending was boring and felt unfinished. Could’ve done with more of the supernatural element, it didn’t feel well incorporated.
abilily2707's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
emckeon1002's review against another edition
3.0
I love Stuart Neville, but not so much ghost stories, even when written by Stuart Neville.
slater49957's review against another edition
5.0
This book was excellent, the story was pacy and the characters well thought out. The storyline is very traumatic and upsetting to read at points. Would totally recommend.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
3.0
A haunting look at two women's lives trapped at the hands of men and the one house that connects them both. Told in a dual timeline and narrative, we get to know Sara, a modern Englishwoman whose husband has uprooted them to move into his childhood home in Northern Ireland. Sara is essentially trapped in this house, with no job, no car and no purpose until an elderly woman shows up one night covered in blood claiming she used to live in the house.
This sets off a truly heartbreaking and chilling story about women trapped in a house, think "Room" and the family of men who hold them captive. In the present Sara's stuck in a different kind of way by her abusive and controlling husband.
I wasn't sure what to expect by this book but I couldn't put it down and the sad thing is that so many women still face problems like this (although maybe not quite to the same extent). Sara's mental health was a weapon her husband used against her rather than something he helped her manage.
Highly recommended for fans of dark, captivity mysteries like Room or Local woman missing. Excellent on audio as well.
This sets off a truly heartbreaking and chilling story about women trapped in a house, think "Room" and the family of men who hold them captive. In the present Sara's stuck in a different kind of way by her abusive and controlling husband.
I wasn't sure what to expect by this book but I couldn't put it down and the sad thing is that so many women still face problems like this (although maybe not quite to the same extent). Sara's mental health was a weapon her husband used against her rather than something he helped her manage.
Highly recommended for fans of dark, captivity mysteries like Room or Local woman missing. Excellent on audio as well.