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01melon's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I give Carissa Orlando's "The September House" a perfect five stars since it was an amazing book to read. I was astounded by how masterfully written it was and how much the haunted home horror subgenre was developed. Though they were all fantastic, Margaret, our main character, was my favourite. Her understated sense of humour made me laugh out loud multiple times as she handled every circumstance in this eerie mansion. I particularly appreciated reading the history of why this mansion is the way it is, since it helps to fill in the spaces. Everything made perfect sense and seemed very real. The story is incredible.It made me think of the horror movie "The Conjuring."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Minor: Drug use, Sexism, and Death of parent
poppyseedromance's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Sexism and Suicide
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