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A review by gentle_garbage_baby
A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really enjoyed this! Such a fun spin on the classic possession story. I love that the main perspective is from 8-year-old Merry, who doesn't quite understand what is going on with her sister, Marjorie, and as such makes you as the reader question whether Marjorie is faking everything, whether she's mentally unwell, or whether she really is possessed by a demon . The family as a whole is very disconnected and their personalities clash with each other, making each interaction exciting and tense. An excellent read!
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, and Religious bigotry