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delicateki's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fefe__b's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
timevamp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hol13's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
virgilsinferno's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mike_nz's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars
Meh. I mean it was ok, but not in the slightest bit scary. I much preferred the Netflix adaptation- now that my friends was scary af.
Meh. I mean it was ok, but not in the slightest bit scary. I much preferred the Netflix adaptation- now that my friends was scary af.
ronpayne's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Filling in a major gap in my Vermont reader credibility by finally getting to this. Absolutely superb characterization and representation of the interiority of a mind for the protagonist. The other characters pop off the page too, including the House, which exudes a foreboding air that Jackson uses to give a masterclass on building tension and delivering on its promise. At one point I had to stop reading and go tell people how scary it was.