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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
mysterious
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
fast-paced
Extremely predictable, I guessed it from the beginning.
It’s been a while since I finished a novel in less than 12 hours! BEHIND THE RED DOOR hooked me. From the beginning i was drawn in with a much too real topic for me.. anxiety. Something in my life that I’m all too familiar with.
We meet Fern, who experiences strong anxiety on a daily basis. We don’t really know why at the beginning, but as we follow her journey home to help her dad pack up for his big move, she finds more than she bargained for. 20 years ago, Astrid Sullivan then 14 years old, was abducted. Her disappearance made national news and everyone knew who she was. Nearly two weeks later, she was left close to home, leaving her to deal with the traumatic aftermath of her abduction. Now 20 years later, Astrid is a newly published author of her memoir, and recounts of what she remembers of that tragic time. More incredible yet, Astrid is missing for the second time.
The disappearance happened only an hour away from Fern’s home town, but she doesn’t remember when it happened, she has no memory of the news on Astrid’s disappearance. But one thing is certain. Fern feels so strongly like she knows Astrid, her face, is so familiar, but she can’t recall how she knows her.
Now, Fern is back in her home town, she hopes to spend time with her dad before his big move to Florida, and feels like helping him pack will give them time together. Being the only child, all she ever wanted to the attention she always deserved from her dad. He was always working, a psychologist very devoted to his research. Depending on Fern to be the subject of many of his experiments growing up, year after year. She didn’t feel like she was part of a family, more like a guinea pig of her fathers work.
During her visit however, she has a realization, and she won’t give up until she knows the truth.
Where is Astrid now? And why does she feel like Fern has met her before?
I don’t want to give too much away for fear of spoilers, but I loved the writing, and how it ALL connected. And THAT ENDING?! Spectacular way to loop us readers all the way back. I would have liked a little more closure at the end, but all (or most) of my questions got answered so I’m happy.. (except for one, come talk to me after you read it and we can compare notes)..
There’s a variety of characters, all essential, and important. But one thing is for sure, not everyone is being truthful, and the best part is guessing who.. I second guessed myself throughout the novel, one character aside from Fern, stayed true the entire way.. Eric. He’s perfect.
I highly highly, truly, really, recommend this title to ANYONE who loves a good mystery, with a SHOCKING twist. This one will stay with you for a while. Add it to your TBR, order it today, check it out at your local library! Anything you need to do to get your hands on this book!
We meet Fern, who experiences strong anxiety on a daily basis. We don’t really know why at the beginning, but as we follow her journey home to help her dad pack up for his big move, she finds more than she bargained for. 20 years ago, Astrid Sullivan then 14 years old, was abducted. Her disappearance made national news and everyone knew who she was. Nearly two weeks later, she was left close to home, leaving her to deal with the traumatic aftermath of her abduction. Now 20 years later, Astrid is a newly published author of her memoir, and recounts of what she remembers of that tragic time. More incredible yet, Astrid is missing for the second time.
The disappearance happened only an hour away from Fern’s home town, but she doesn’t remember when it happened, she has no memory of the news on Astrid’s disappearance. But one thing is certain. Fern feels so strongly like she knows Astrid, her face, is so familiar, but she can’t recall how she knows her.
Now, Fern is back in her home town, she hopes to spend time with her dad before his big move to Florida, and feels like helping him pack will give them time together. Being the only child, all she ever wanted to the attention she always deserved from her dad. He was always working, a psychologist very devoted to his research. Depending on Fern to be the subject of many of his experiments growing up, year after year. She didn’t feel like she was part of a family, more like a guinea pig of her fathers work.
During her visit however, she has a realization, and she won’t give up until she knows the truth.
Where is Astrid now? And why does she feel like Fern has met her before?
I don’t want to give too much away for fear of spoilers, but I loved the writing, and how it ALL connected. And THAT ENDING?! Spectacular way to loop us readers all the way back. I would have liked a little more closure at the end, but all (or most) of my questions got answered so I’m happy.. (except for one, come talk to me after you read it and we can compare notes)..
There’s a variety of characters, all essential, and important. But one thing is for sure, not everyone is being truthful, and the best part is guessing who.. I second guessed myself throughout the novel, one character aside from Fern, stayed true the entire way.. Eric. He’s perfect.
I highly highly, truly, really, recommend this title to ANYONE who loves a good mystery, with a SHOCKING twist. This one will stay with you for a while. Add it to your TBR, order it today, check it out at your local library! Anything you need to do to get your hands on this book!
Had the plot figured out in the first chapter; and kept hoping for a big twist.
I don't know where people come up with this stuff! I could not put this book down because it was creepy in all the best ways possible. Remote town in a creepy forest, creepy cabins, creepy people, and the creepiest family dynamic ever. I loved it! Plus the backstory in this one, the slowly revealed history of Fern as she searches for the kidnapped Astrid, I feel like I can't even mention it here because you'd do best to discover it on your own.
Another big positive in this book is that it's like reading two thriller narratives in one as Fern's search includes reading the recently published autobiography from Astrid detailing what she remembers from her nationally-followed kidnapping all those years ago. And the points where then and now conjoin.... eeek!!! Highly recommend!
Another big positive in this book is that it's like reading two thriller narratives in one as Fern's search includes reading the recently published autobiography from Astrid detailing what she remembers from her nationally-followed kidnapping all those years ago. And the points where then and now conjoin.... eeek!!! Highly recommend!
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes