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Hell House by Richard Matheson

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malikamai's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

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swampmama's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-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

3.5

sweetteeth's review against another edition

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I'm sure this book is lovely and has lots to offer someone. It was just so painfully obvious that it was written by a man in 1971 whenever the narrative followed a woman. I see no reason to keep reading when there's a whole cosmos of fresh and delightful horror out there, starring characters that wrap their fists around my heart and squeeze. We all die someday after all.

kayay's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

3.75

joe_tal_'s review against another edition

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dark mysterious 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? Yes

2.0

kivt's review against another edition

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3.0

the start really is slow, and the end is pretty intense. i enjoyed listening to this as i sewed, but it’s not a great or progressive novel. i don’t think i’d particularly recommend it.

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some of the SEXUAL HORROR reads as like...a pretty good time, if that’s your thing. and if you’re doing it consensually and not because you’re possessed by a haunted house. also for a dude who’s super into EXCESS and TRANSGRESSION who’d make THE MARQUIS DE SADE BLUSH, you’d think belasco would try sexily haunting some dudes.