A review by pecosedie
The House of Ashes by Stuart Neville

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This is a very dark and depraved story that begs to be told, but is nonetheless heartbreaking.  Nelville spares us the agony of hoping for justice with the many clues throughout the story, but it is a very difficult read despite its conclusion of hope.