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A review by books_in_badgerland
Rabbit Hole by Kate Brody
dark
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
This is an interesting book. The reviews are on the low side (~3.2), and I can see how it wouldn't work for everyone. I, however, devoured it.
When Rabbit Hole first came out, I saw reviews on all ends of the spectrum, and all were helpful in setting up my expectations. Whether readers loved or struggled with it, they gave the feedback that rather than a twisty thriller, this was book about grief, loss, and the attempt to find answers.
While this was marketed towards thriller readers, I think it will be successful for those of us who love bleak, weird, emotional, and maddening character-driven stories. I re-read the synopsis, and in my opinion it was on point.
The title, Rabbit Hole, fits perfectly. On the tenth anniversary of her sister’s disappearance, Teddy’s dad dies. As she cleans up his office, she finds evidence of his deep dive into Angie's disappearance. As the book goes on, Teddy takes over her father's search. While there are some mysterious storylines, I see this book as a character study of Teddy while she spirals. Through Reddit threads, she meets folks connected to her sister, but will any of them have answers? If they do, what purpose do they ultimately serve? She feels sad, lost, and wonders what purpose answers could serve.
Teddy makes shitty decisions that make it hard to root for her at times. It’s a testament to Brody’s writing that while thinking “Teddy, whyyy”, I also recognized her deep heartache and her desire to grasp at anything for a moment of respite.
I appreciate gritty, emotional stories, and I will absolutely read more by Kate Brody.
Rating: I really liked it! (4)
When Rabbit Hole first came out, I saw reviews on all ends of the spectrum, and all were helpful in setting up my expectations. Whether readers loved or struggled with it, they gave the feedback that rather than a twisty thriller, this was book about grief, loss, and the attempt to find answers.
While this was marketed towards thriller readers, I think it will be successful for those of us who love bleak, weird, emotional, and maddening character-driven stories. I re-read the synopsis, and in my opinion it was on point.
The title, Rabbit Hole, fits perfectly. On the tenth anniversary of her sister’s disappearance, Teddy’s dad dies. As she cleans up his office, she finds evidence of his deep dive into Angie's disappearance. As the book goes on, Teddy takes over her father's search. While there are some mysterious storylines, I see this book as a character study of Teddy while she spirals. Through Reddit threads, she meets folks connected to her sister, but will any of them have answers? If they do, what purpose do they ultimately serve? She feels sad, lost, and wonders what purpose answers could serve.
Teddy makes shitty decisions that make it hard to root for her at times. It’s a testament to Brody’s writing that while thinking “Teddy, whyyy”, I also recognized her deep heartache and her desire to grasp at anything for a moment of respite.
I appreciate gritty, emotional stories, and I will absolutely read more by Kate Brody.
Rating: I really liked it! (4)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Drug abuse, and Suicide