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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Wow… wow wow wow This book wasn’t what I expected at all. To be fair I didn’t pay attention to the blurb, I was just ready for my next Darcy Coates book and knew there was a house, recent death, and a child inheriting it.
Let’s start with: this was a slow burn. I was quite impatient in the beginning lol and at one point even questioned just moving on to other books but I’m glad I didn’t. The unfolding of everything was executed very well. All the little pieces connected in a big way by the end and I loved that most about this book. It was artfully thought out and planned. It was definitely creepy and had me scared at moments too. Some things annoyed me a bit in the diction (and mc choices haha) but overall I very much enjoyed this book! The slow burn was actually a good choice, it laid everything out nicely.
Let’s start with: this was a slow burn. I was quite impatient in the beginning lol and at one point even questioned just moving on to other books but I’m glad I didn’t. The unfolding of everything was executed very well. All the little pieces connected in a big way by the end and I loved that most about this book. It was artfully thought out and planned. It was definitely creepy and had me scared at moments too. Some things annoyed me a bit in the diction (and mc choices haha) but overall I very much enjoyed this book! The slow burn was actually a good choice, it laid everything out nicely.
Best one yet!!!
I’ve read/listened to a number of Coates’ books and I have to say THIS IS THE BEST ONE YET!!!
This was also the creepiest of hers. I have both the ebook and audible, but the narrator was so great and made the vibe so so creepy!!!
A great book if you enjoy horror!! I highly recommend it!!!
I’ve read/listened to a number of Coates’ books and I have to say THIS IS THE BEST ONE YET!!!
This was also the creepiest of hers. I have both the ebook and audible, but the narrator was so great and made the vibe so so creepy!!!
A great book if you enjoy horror!! I highly recommend it!!!
4.75*
this was amazing and exciting read!!!
buddy read it w mariam ♡
this was amazing and exciting read!!!
buddy read it w mariam ♡
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was very dark
Darcy Coates is a masterful storyteller, and I became instantly absorbed in the happenings at Gallows Hill. Nooses appear in the night, strange knocks and other noises abound, all set against the backdrop of our main character’s mysterious history. It creates an intense and curious accumulation of anticipation as to what is at hand. There are moments of slow-build suspense and claustrophic conditions that give rise to a complete, full sensory experience: you smell the soil, taste the grit, feel the damp dirt, as well as hear the MC’s panicked pulse of a heartbeat. I was totally immersed, constantly guessing, and very happy to escape into this world for a few hundred pages. No spoilers…but if you are a fan of the author, I think you’ll enjoy this tale of terror and redemption.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced