Reviews

Family Business by Jonathan Sims

jdavmiller's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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

4.25

halloweenie's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

witchestea's review against another edition

dark 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? No

4.5

meows_and_migraines's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Not what I expected, but a fun read all the same. Only way I can think to describe it is 'cozy' horror. Nothing groundbreaking or new. Not very scary at all. It was engaging however, and I wanted to see what happened. The characters had heart and while they weren't exactly what I would describe as deep, I did care about them.

Writing was confusing in a few parts and I had to go back and reread to figure out how we got somewhere or who was talking. I wasn't a huge fan of the reveal/ending, nor how the big bad was handled - but that is more of my personal preference. I don't see it detracting from the story for other readers. 

Ending was...ok (but as I said, isn't this where most horror novels fall flat?). It was kinda sappy but not in a bad way. 

claribelle's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

sprout_monster's review against another edition

I have a feeling it's gonna be a slow burn, slowly building to something and since I have no clue what that something is, I have no clue if it'll be worth it. Maybe if the audiobook becomes available at my library I'll read it.

agalluc3's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Jonny could make a grocery list eerie—this is a wonderful addition to the horror canon and I’m pleased to say carries all the delight of listening to Magnus archives while still remaining a singular story. 

corvidsyay's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

evelphysicist's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

narya's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75