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hisghoulfriday's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
ollieoxnfree's review against another edition
4.0
This started somewhat slow. Then progressed into kinda sick and sad, and I nearly stopped reading. But I hate reading reviews from DNF where they don't know what they're talking about so I powered through, and I'm glad I did. I told myself after the masturbation scene that if this generic "the exorcist" plot continued I would stop. Then things turned. I was surprised over and over until it developed into its own monster so twisted you aren't sure how you're supposed to feel. By the end, it was close to magnificent.
Be warned: this is a psychological thriller/horror. Is it paranormal? Is it more? Or is it obviously so simple, you'll wonder by the end what really happened?
Be warned: this is a psychological thriller/horror. Is it paranormal? Is it more? Or is it obviously so simple, you'll wonder by the end what really happened?
josiefaye's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
againanew's review against another edition
5.0
I've been waiting so long for a well written and researched horror book. This, is that. I'm thoroughly impressed and I thank the author for putting in the effort that most horror writers do not.
mbpartlow's review against another edition
3.0
Many people have raved about this book, how good it is, how scary it is.
It didn't work that way for me. A family of two parents, two daughters, is torn apart when one girl might/might not be possessed. I'm having a hard time pinpointing why it didn't work for me. Not even on the level of a parent of worrying about how to help a child who obviously very desperately needs help. I always felt one level removed from the action and the emotion, like it was being spelled out correctly but I just didn't feel it.
It didn't work that way for me. A family of two parents, two daughters, is torn apart when one girl might/might not be possessed. I'm having a hard time pinpointing why it didn't work for me. Not even on the level of a parent of worrying about how to help a child who obviously very desperately needs help. I always felt one level removed from the action and the emotion, like it was being spelled out correctly but I just didn't feel it.
paigecooperstein's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
diannapre's review against another edition
4.0
La historia es contada desde la perspectiva de una niña de 8 años. Su hermana está poseída, o no lo está? Ella se pregunta lo mismo, incluso aún de adulto.
Tiene pedazos que si te hacen preguntarte, es o no es? Es confuso e intrigante.
Si te gustan las historias de terror pero sin que sea demasiado el susto, éste libro es para ti.
Tiene pedazos que si te hacen preguntarte, es o no es? Es confuso e intrigante.
Si te gustan las historias de terror pero sin que sea demasiado el susto, éste libro es para ti.
suzid's review against another edition
dark
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? It's complicated
3.0
A good story, could have been scarier as a ghost story but it was really focused on the people and how they reacted and lived rather than actual ghosts which were well written.
gabepants's review against another edition
5.0
Never was this book what I was expecting. I enjoyed the ever unreliable narrator. Its not even her fault shes so unreliable. Truly enjoyed the exploration of trauma, societal pressures, religion, mental health, and the horror fandom.