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2.99 AVERAGE
2.99 AVERAGE
dark
hopeful
fast-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:
Yes
I’m a sucker for a good ghost story, this one was fine
dark
funny
tense
fast-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:
Yes
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death
Minor: Alcohol
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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:
N/A
3/5 Stars
Rachel Harrison is one of my favorite horror writers, but The Veil felt underwhelming. As a short story, it seemed rushed, lacking the depth and development I usually love in her work.
The eerie atmosphere and psychological tension are there, but the pacing is too quick to fully immerse in the horror. While there are moments of sharp writing and unsettling imagery, it doesn’t leave a lasting impact.
Final Verdict: A decent, eerie read for Harrison fans, but not as memorable as her longer works.
Picked this as a quick free listen on Audible. Very rushed story that did not do much for me.
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don’t know who the intended audience is for this book, but it isn’t me. Dopey, rushed, and characters that are barely there (so to speak).