jaded618's review against another edition
4.0
I was just recently introduced to Wendy Webb and I enjoyed her work. It is like a mystery/ghost story without the jumps and scares. More about family histories and twists.
I enjoyed this story and will be reading more of her work I'm sure!
I enjoyed this story and will be reading more of her work I'm sure!
mkejen's review against another edition
1.0
Easily my least favorite book by Wendy Webb, which is a disappointment because I love the others.
meghuff's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
johnawickline's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
valagator's review against another edition
4.0
I want to say that this book was fantastic, but it was very poorly written. I could totally see most of the plot well before it was revealed.
sixtimes's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-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
3.75
kricketa's review against another edition
4.0
hallie james grew up believing her mother died in a house fire. but 30 years after this was supposed to have happened, she receives a letter from her mother, madlyn crane, who thought that hallie was dead all along as well. unfortunately madlyn dies shortly after writing the letter, as does hallie's dad, along with any explanations for what happened. so hallie journeys to her mother's house on the fictional great lakes island of grand manitou to uncover the truth. what follows is a chilling and atmospheric ghost story, perfect for a rainy autumn day. the writing is a little clumsy at times, and the ending was rushed... but the story was so gripping i didn't care. i ripped right through this one. thanks for recommending, kris!
margardenlady's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-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? No
4.0
Interesting ghost story set on an imaginary island in Lake Superior. Hallie is called back to the island to inherit a house from a mother she never knew, just as her father is dying. Interesting character development and a healthy suspicion of the’ haunting’ makes this more believable. And yet there is a bit of mysterious happenings to intrigue us.