tcgarback's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Critical Score: B
Personal Score: B
I liked this more than I expected because the creepy doll/dollhouse trope in horror does not appeal to me at all, but this story covers a lot of plot and strings in a cosmic horror element that works nicely into the climax. The denouement was a bit rushed, but this was otherwise a fulfilling adventure. It’s a bit basic, but competent.
Critical Score: B
Personal Score: B
I liked this more than I expected because the creepy doll/dollhouse trope in horror does not appeal to me at all, but this story covers a lot of plot and strings in a cosmic horror element that works nicely into the climax. The denouement was a bit rushed, but this was otherwise a fulfilling adventure. It’s a bit basic, but competent.
averagezac's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
finleyfrogreads's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bthegood's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
3.0
at the end the novel the author discusses the original pitch - I liked that story better than the final product - artwork superb, story fine -
snails's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
blackmetalblackheart's review
4.0
The Dollhouse Family is a weird mixture of large cosmic horror and an intimate look at a women and her dollhouse. I thought all the elements worked well together, and enjoyed seeing the way things unfolded through multiple points of time. The horror aspects were fun and gruesome at times. The character aspects were honest and heartbreaking. It all came together in an intriguing and satisfying way that makes this a book to definitely recommend.
scooper17's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
braunm580's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0