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A review by archaicrobin
Burnt Offerings by Robert Marasco
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If I could describe this book in one word it would be : sinister. This is not a haunted house book filled with ghosts and scares at every corner, instead this a slow burn gothic horror where the terror is gradual, insidious, and hardly noticed until it’s too late.
The Rolfe family decides to splurge and spend their summer at a grand but ramshackle estate in the country to relax and receive a break from city life. As they settle into the house strange things start occur and soon it’s clear the house is not right, and neither are its owners.
I absolutely loved this classic horror novel reminiscent of the old days when haunted house books were insidious, slow burns, that left you devastated at the end. This one is not for those looking for gore, fast paced narratives, or terrifying scenes. This is a haunted house book for those looking for a slow gothic horror that will have you entranced. Even though I was able to figure out the house’s intentions it did not make the horror any less terrifying. Love this one!
The Rolfe family decides to splurge and spend their summer at a grand but ramshackle estate in the country to relax and receive a break from city life. As they settle into the house strange things start occur and soon it’s clear the house is not right, and neither are its owners.
I absolutely loved this classic horror novel reminiscent of the old days when haunted house books were insidious, slow burns, that left you devastated at the end. This one is not for those looking for gore, fast paced narratives, or terrifying scenes. This is a haunted house book for those looking for a slow gothic horror that will have you entranced. Even though I was able to figure out the house’s intentions it did not make the horror any less terrifying. Love this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death