A review by danaaliyalevinson
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A woman and her estranged brother have to clean out their recently deceased parent's home in preparation for selling it... but complications arise when they realize the house doesn't just have "bad vibes"... it's hopelessly haunted. I don't want to say anymore than that! I did not expect it to be a one day read at around 400 pages and some change but I couldn't put it down. Like any good horror, the book deals with much bigger themes than the situation at hand. Really, it's about grief and the stories we tell ourselves to get by. It's funny, it emotional, it's scary, and most of all, it's fucking bonkers. The tone also has a good amount of pulpy Charlaine Harris style Southern Gothic in it without ever getting too broadly painted. Really enjoyed this one and immediately went and picked up one of this author's other books
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