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jaimbee'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? It's complicated
2.0
I was intrigued by the synopsis and some summaries I saw on TikTok but was deeply disappointed. What I thought would be a suspenseful locked room murder mystery was slow paced with no sense of danger. The skeletons crawled out of the closet like slugs, the “present danger” occurred far too late into the novel. I felt I was forcing myself to finish rather than ripping through the pages as fast as I could.
Since I also listened to this book on Audible, I feel it’s worth mentioning that the attempted accents were horrible and inconsistent and made this tough read even more difficult to get through.
If you’re looking for a (weak) character-driven story, with no thrills in sight, you could probably still find a better one than The Chateau.
Since I also listened to this book on Audible, I feel it’s worth mentioning that the attempted accents were horrible and inconsistent and made this tough read even more difficult to get through.
If you’re looking for a (weak) character-driven story, with no thrills in sight, you could probably still find a better one than The Chateau.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Antisemitism
Minor: Rape
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