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A review by spang
The House Next Door by Anne Rivers Siddons
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Period-typical biases take away from what is otherwise an interesting take on a haunted house. Really enjoyed the ending but wish they had spent more time on the origins of what was going on. Very slow at times.
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Ableism and Homophobia