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boomwormbrittany's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really wanted to like this book because I like the premise of these type of thriller/horror novels. Something about haunted house stories always intrigues me. But this book really fell flat for me.
I also want to acknowledge that the author did go through a very rough time in their life and I am so happy to hear they are doing well now. Now on to the review.
First off, I like unlikable main characters. I actually find them very intriguing to read. However, this unlikable main character was just plain awful to read from. There was times I was so confused by her actions and how she was supposed to be normally that when she started to lose it, I didn't know what her actual personality was. I feel like if we spent more time with how she "normally" was versus when she went off the metaphorical deep end, that would have benefited this.
What ultimately made the rating of this book for me was the amount of loose ends that were left untied. I don't expect all loose ends to be tied up in thrillers or horror novels, it's best to leave some things unsaid. But there were so many threads started in this book then just dropped a few chapters later. I like unpredictability but this felt like it was a bit unmoored.
I would be interested to see how this authors work grows as they continue to write and publish. This was just an okay thriller/horror novel for me. I would say if you are interested to pick it up and I would be interested to see what this author writes in the future.
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, and Suicide
beckyremillard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Mental illness, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Blood, Infidelity, Murder, Self harm, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Alcoholism
book2kel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
(Cont.) finished the book and really enjoyed the last 50-85 pages.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity and Suicide
louiepotterbook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Self harm, Death, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Mental illness, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity and Death of parent
yalibrarianjen's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Suicide, Stalking, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Vomit, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Bullying, Violence, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Emotional abuse
elizajboll's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death and Mental illness
Minor: Suicide
erin_knor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Alcoholism, and Mental illness
maregred's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Vomit, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Suicide
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Grief, and Death of parent
lineberry_m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Murder and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide
cammaleahh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Violence and Alcoholism
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Minor: Infidelity and Suicide