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valjeanval's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was way scarier than I expected it to be after reading The Bone Clocks. Like all Mitchell's work, the writing is excellent and he slips between eras effortlessly, but boy do not read this right before going to bed like I did. if you're looking for a haunted house story to devour as quickly as possible, definitely check this out. I'd also really recommend reading The Bone Clocks first. You probably could read Slade House on its own, but that last chapter would be really confusing if you aren't familiar with Marinus.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Fatphobia, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
thequiltyreader's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Good little read and I enjoyed the storyline and character building but had to L say I found the book incredibly repetitive, which I understand it had to be by the nature of the story but it did detract away from the enjoyment a bit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Torture, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
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