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rebelbelle13's review
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
DNF @ 40%. The book started out fine- very atmospheric, and included a creepy farm in the middle of nowhere, family secrets, people dying, a recluse farmer, and a ghost child. The narrative plodded along at a decent pace, and even revealed that the ghost was real, not just in the main character's head. What I really didn't care for was the deflection and control of the family and the way the grandfather started belt whipping the ten year old main character. Then, a baby was killed at birth by the family. Both of these instances made me feel uncomfortable enough that I knew I could not continue. That, combined with the fact that the grandmother and grandfather knew everything but refused to share, and left everyone else in the dark regarding the ghost as a form of control. I have also heard the ending is unresolved. No thank you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Blood
readersretreat's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
great read
serenityb's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was somewhat interesting, but there were some weird messages. The idea that Anna kept herself in the wheel chair all those years is absolutely wild and a very questionable concept
ironsandwine's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
dylan_dr3's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bschatt16's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Very odd book with no real resolution.
claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, este libro realmente me gustó. La atmósfera es inquietante, los secretos, la conducta de Michael, todo ayuda a crear una sensación de desasosiego que se incrementa a medida que vamos descubriendo más sobre el pasado de la familia.
No es un libro de grandes momentos de acción ni van a encontrar asesinatos grotescos, pero es tenso y logra engancharte con el misterio de Mark y su relación con su familia.
Solo una cosa me desconcentraba y era Shadow. No porque el pobre perro fuera problemático, sino porque ese es el nombre de MI perra. *dies laughing*
No es un libro de grandes momentos de acción ni van a encontrar asesinatos grotescos, pero es tenso y logra engancharte con el misterio de Mark y su relación con su familia.
Solo una cosa me desconcentraba y era Shadow. No porque el pobre perro fuera problemático, sino porque ese es el nombre de MI perra. *dies laughing*
tomaind's review
4.0
I read this book many years ago (early 80's), so I could not give an accurate review. I have it listed in my records as a "very good read".
catra121's review
4.0
3.5 stars but I'm rounding up because I MIGHT listen to this one again. It's a bit slow moving and kind of quiet...but also incredibly heartbreaking. I wasnt totally sucked in by the story...its not a new favorite...but it was good.