mpr2000's review against another edition
5.0
The Lingering is a slow paced story, told in first person by the main characters: Ali, Angela and Smeaton. We will read the journal of Dr Henry Baldock from 1955. Ali and his husband are escaping from their past, so they decided to leave everything behind and move to a small commune at the Rosalind House; they didn't know what it was waiting for them there, but they hoped it would be much better that what they were hiding from...
This story has left me wanted to know more, not only of the characters but the story of the building and its past, the story is so addictive, intense and emotional that when you arrive at the end it feels like it could not have ended yet, it has to be more!
While we enter to the community routine, we will discover Ali and Jack past, but at the same time we will be aware of the past of the house they are living, and sometimes houses can talk, even if you will not like what you'll learn...
I don't want to make any spoilers of the story; sometimes is better entering a book without knowing what it will be inside, the surprise is much bigger! I will simply say that this is a worth reading book; atmospheric, dark, twisted and gripping... possibly it will be on your nightmares for your next couple of days, but when a book is good, it has to be read.
This story has left me wanted to know more, not only of the characters but the story of the building and its past, the story is so addictive, intense and emotional that when you arrive at the end it feels like it could not have ended yet, it has to be more!
While we enter to the community routine, we will discover Ali and Jack past, but at the same time we will be aware of the past of the house they are living, and sometimes houses can talk, even if you will not like what you'll learn...
I don't want to make any spoilers of the story; sometimes is better entering a book without knowing what it will be inside, the surprise is much bigger! I will simply say that this is a worth reading book; atmospheric, dark, twisted and gripping... possibly it will be on your nightmares for your next couple of days, but when a book is good, it has to be read.
mtaltos's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
meganh123's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
basilreads's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
noveldeelights's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t normally read scary stories because I’m a big fat wuss and I was slightly worried, that just like with scary movies, I’d be hiding behind my sofa or have my face buried in a pillow which would make reading rather difficult. Luckily though, I wouldn’t quite label this one as a scary read. Creepy? Absolutely! Chilling? Right to the bone!
The Lingering oozes atmosphere from the very first page, almost like a movie scene. Driving a car down a driveway, seeing a house loom up in front of you for the first time. Not just any house though for this place used to be a mental asylum and if there’s any setting more exciting than that one, I haven’t discovered it yet. Who knows what secrets are hidden in the walls and the shadows?
Married couple Jack and Ali leave behind everything they’ve ever known to move into Rosalind House and be part of a commune. It’s relatively obvious from the start that all is not well with these two. Their arrival at Rosalind House sets in motion a series of unexplained events. But who or what is responsible? Obviously I can’t tell you that but I will say this is one tense, suspenseful and thrilling ride. I wasn’t at all sure of the outcome, couldn’t see how things would end up but found the conclusion absolutely satisfying.
Part domestic thriller, part ghost story The Lingering had me absolutely hooked. Talk about a gripping read, hoo boy! I couldn’t get a feel for any of the characters at all which just added to this sense of unease that I found quite hard to let go of, even hours after finishing the book. On top of that, we are treated to diary chapters written by a doctor who used to work at the psychiatric institution and in an odd sort of way, those frightened me more than anything because they felt incredibly realistic and believable in showing what human beings are capable of.
The Lingering is one dark and disturbing read. With a brilliantly executed plot and complex characters, this haunting tale will linger (see what I did there?) in your mind for days. I have no doubt you’ll see this one pop up near the end of the year on my list of books of 2018.
PS : Do not read in the bathtub. You’ll thank me later.
The Lingering oozes atmosphere from the very first page, almost like a movie scene. Driving a car down a driveway, seeing a house loom up in front of you for the first time. Not just any house though for this place used to be a mental asylum and if there’s any setting more exciting than that one, I haven’t discovered it yet. Who knows what secrets are hidden in the walls and the shadows?
Married couple Jack and Ali leave behind everything they’ve ever known to move into Rosalind House and be part of a commune. It’s relatively obvious from the start that all is not well with these two. Their arrival at Rosalind House sets in motion a series of unexplained events. But who or what is responsible? Obviously I can’t tell you that but I will say this is one tense, suspenseful and thrilling ride. I wasn’t at all sure of the outcome, couldn’t see how things would end up but found the conclusion absolutely satisfying.
Part domestic thriller, part ghost story The Lingering had me absolutely hooked. Talk about a gripping read, hoo boy! I couldn’t get a feel for any of the characters at all which just added to this sense of unease that I found quite hard to let go of, even hours after finishing the book. On top of that, we are treated to diary chapters written by a doctor who used to work at the psychiatric institution and in an odd sort of way, those frightened me more than anything because they felt incredibly realistic and believable in showing what human beings are capable of.
The Lingering is one dark and disturbing read. With a brilliantly executed plot and complex characters, this haunting tale will linger (see what I did there?) in your mind for days. I have no doubt you’ll see this one pop up near the end of the year on my list of books of 2018.
PS : Do not read in the bathtub. You’ll thank me later.
circlesofflame's review against another edition
3.0
I was so looking forward to reading this creepy tale of a couple starting a new life in a sort of commune on the site of a former sanitarium, full of mystery and intrigue. However, there was no intrigue, no mystery for me. I deduced the twist shortly after beginning to read this and the characters were a bit flat and average, so there was nothing to make me find this any more than just OK. I don't think this is one I'll remember in years to come, either. Sucker that I am for the 'psychologist notes/diary from the past' trope, even that couldn't heighten my enjoyment of this one. Such a shame.
thebooktrail88's review against another edition
4.0
Oh my dear goodness. Susi what are you doing to me?
This was good. Creepy and disturbing in equal measure. I've really enjoyed her other books but this takes things to a new level for me. I need to think about this some more.I feel somewhat unsettled (in a good way)
Read this on the way back from Harrogate and in the days since. It's been percolating in my brain ever since.
It definatly lingers and makes you feel as giddy as if you really were part of that cover!
This was good. Creepy and disturbing in equal measure. I've really enjoyed her other books but this takes things to a new level for me. I need to think about this some more.I feel somewhat unsettled (in a good way)
Read this on the way back from Harrogate and in the days since. It's been percolating in my brain ever since.
It definatly lingers and makes you feel as giddy as if you really were part of that cover!
bookishrabbit's review against another edition
2.0
This was....not great. The dialogue was just so cringe-worthy. I almost DNF'd it, but just before halfway there was a reveal that did make me finish because I wanted to see what happened. There were small moments of creepiness in here, but the dialogue and character actions were just not good.