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lindabook2024's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
entvapparat's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-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
sapphosinging's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
3.25
benjamin_oc's review against another edition
A Helping Hand is a vicious, unpleasant little book. I enjoyed it.
jenmarchal's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.0
mmmm1r4's review against another edition
3.0
de editie die ik heb gelezen had een introductie vooraf; heeft heel het plot gespoiled??! dus het boek was uiteindelijk allesbehalve spannend
bcwndrs's review against another edition
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
5.0
joymargot's review against another edition
3.0
Suburban horror is a new genre to me, and I found this not only deeply unsettling but also incredibly sad. Working in Adult Social Care with folks like Mrs Fingal made it hit home all the more.
It was an engaging read but not an enjoyable one, and I’d have liked to see a comeuppance for Josh at the end too. The sleazy bastard.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault