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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
I would give this 4.5 stars if I could. It was a really good story and I loved the ending.
I love the multiple timelines that Jennifer McMahon does in every novel. You can tell that each book is written by her since they have similar vibes, but are different enough to stand on their own. I like how she utilizes lesser known folklore elements.
I enjoy Jennifer McMahon's writing style. This one just didn't resonate with me. There weren't very many people in this story that I actually liked. The balance of sympathetic victims to unsympathetic ones was a bit off. Also, the mystery took too much work to get interesting and the backstories were dull. I really liked the Winter People. While this one was a miss I'd still happily read another of Jennifer McMahon's books. I look forward to it actually.
Jennifer McMahon has a way of writing stories that feels like your childhood best friend whispering you a secret.
This is my second book by the author. I enjoyed my first endeavor, The Winter People, but I liked this one so much more. The characters were easy to connect with and there were plenty of twists and turns. And it had a good creepy feel like I used to enjoy when I read old Stephen King books back in the 80s and 90s.
The story moves between three time frames and a few different POVs, which made me wonder if I'd be able to stay involved and connect with any of the characters. I was hooked pretty early on and stayed that way.
The narrator is Cassandra Campbell who did The Winter People (and Orange is the New Black, among other things) and I already knew I enjoyed her work. A good reader makes a world of difference.
So I definitely recommend this one!
The story moves between three time frames and a few different POVs, which made me wonder if I'd be able to stay involved and connect with any of the characters. I was hooked pretty early on and stayed that way.
The narrator is Cassandra Campbell who did The Winter People (and Orange is the New Black, among other things) and I already knew I enjoyed her work. A good reader makes a world of difference.
So I definitely recommend this one!
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was a good read, it kept me interested from start to finish, it is a mystery and supernatural mixed book.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
This story is comparable to a vacuum. I was so sucked in. I mean, the very beginning starts off with the creepiest chant as a woman is walking up the stairs with an ax.