Reviews tagging 'Stalking'

The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James

72 reviews

marireadsabook's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Such a good read that kept me interested, loved the ghost component and the ending was really satisfying. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Stalking

Minor: Rape

natbrooke94's review

adventurous dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

0.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Sexual assault, and Murder

Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Cancer, and Lesbophobia

beholderess's review

mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Stalking

Moderate: Rape and Sexism

Minor: Child death and Cancer

uhhlexiconic's review

dark mysterious reflective 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

3.75

Somewhat repetitive in its view of two separate amateur detectives and surprisingly light on the ghost story, the Sun Down Motel is interesting but ends disappointingly 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Stalking

msennflinn's review

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Child death, Stalking, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

Moderate: Grief

rachaeldamms's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

I picked this up after seeing glowing reviews on r/horrorlit. What a fun surprise of a novel! I loved a good dual timeline and this book pulls it off beautifully. This book lies at the intersection of true crime and the paranormal with an engaging story, intriguing characters, and an eerie setting. If you like family mysteries, true crime podcasts, and the liminal space you enter when staying awake all night, give this book a go. I will definitely be seeking out more from this author. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Murder

Moderate: Stalking and Rape

Minor: Death of parent

jules44's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

An expertly delivered mystery with the flair of a supernatural haunting. This book had a great twist and such a satisfying follow through. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, and Stalking

Minor: Cancer and Grief

bookishbutch's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Sexism, Death of parent, Stalking, and Child death

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

bxnnny's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

greatly enjoyed the pace of the story, the plot, and the two different timelines coinciding. though it was pretty predicitable, it was enjoyable and i read through it in one day.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Sexism, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death of parent, Blood, Pedophilia, and Cancer

murder, paranormal activity, and violence against women are main themes. rape is mentioned several times as well as some mentions of cancer. there are brief instances of homophobia and sexism. pedophilia is implied as well.

theonlybaillie's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Stalking, Death, and Sexual assault

Minor: Child death, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Violence