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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
A good read that was pretty easy to figure out even when you are not trying. But despite that, I enjoyed it. The author threw out several diversions to "who did it". The characters give you a lot to consider as well.
This book definitely deals with some dark topics, but I was very interested in finding out what happened. Our main character, Fern, is an unreliable narrator (and she even says this in the book). She struggles with anxiety and spiraling thoughts. I really enjoyed her character progression through the book, and I'm pleased with where her character development ends up. While I did guess things correctly, I felt like there were some twists and red herrings that had me questioning whether or not I was right.
I really don't have many negatives to say, other than that this book may not be for all readers. There are definitely content warnings for abuse and terrible parent/child relationships.
Overall, I thought this was a fast-paced, engaging book. If the content warnings aren't triggering for you, I'd definitely recommend it!
I won this in a Goodreads giveaway from the publisher - thank you! All opinions are my own.
I really don't have many negatives to say, other than that this book may not be for all readers. There are definitely content warnings for abuse and terrible parent/child relationships.
Overall, I thought this was a fast-paced, engaging book. If the content warnings aren't triggering for you, I'd definitely recommend it!
I won this in a Goodreads giveaway from the publisher - thank you! All opinions are my own.
i didn’t expect this twist but i couldn’t stand any of the characters
I came across this book via a recommendation from Wendy Walker whose dark and twisty thrillers I've enjoyed.
This has an interesting premise but it goes nowhere and I guessed the outcome from the FIRST PAGE.
So much about thrillers hinges on the character development alongside how the author works what is often a familiar plot.Sadly neither element of this book was executed in a remotely successful manner leaving the entire experience feeling like a massive waste of time.
This has an interesting premise but it goes nowhere and I guessed the outcome from the FIRST PAGE.
So much about thrillers hinges on the character development alongside how the author works what is often a familiar plot.Sadly neither element of this book was executed in a remotely successful manner leaving the entire experience feeling like a massive waste of time.
"You're my daughter. It was my right!"
-- Ted, the father during this whole book.
Behind the Red Door was a weird book. Yes, there were lots of twists and suspense, but also the main character was so damn whiny and immature I disliked reading about her.
Everything started to become so damn obvious about 45% through and I finished the book just to prove I was right.
-- Ted, the father during this whole book.
Behind the Red Door was a weird book. Yes, there were lots of twists and suspense, but also the main character was so damn whiny and immature I disliked reading about her.
Everything started to become so damn obvious about 45% through and I finished the book just to prove I was right.
This was just ok for me. I guessed who did it pretty early on and I was right.
When starting Behind The Red Door, I thought it's the kind of book that will either be amazing or not stick the landing. It ended up somewhere in between.
Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for my eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Fern is a newlywed with a foggy past. She's the product of eccentric parents; her father a psychology researcher specializing in fear response. When hearing of the current-day abduction of Astrid Sullivan - famous for also having been abducted as a teenager and writing a memoir called Behind The Red Door - Fern begins having hazy memories of her own childhood incident.
This is a dizzying story, full of confusion and repressed memories and one the more bizarre fictional father characters I've read.
This is author Megan Collins' second book, following last year's The Winter Sister.
I enjoyed reading this book, though I'm a bit torn as to what to take away from it overall. I did foresee a few things that were taking place. But it's unique and well-thought out and I do recommend!
For release on Aug. 4, 2020.
Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for my eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Fern is a newlywed with a foggy past. She's the product of eccentric parents; her father a psychology researcher specializing in fear response. When hearing of the current-day abduction of Astrid Sullivan - famous for also having been abducted as a teenager and writing a memoir called Behind The Red Door - Fern begins having hazy memories of her own childhood incident.
This is a dizzying story, full of confusion and repressed memories and one the more bizarre fictional father characters I've read.
This is author Megan Collins' second book, following last year's The Winter Sister.
I enjoyed reading this book, though I'm a bit torn as to what to take away from it overall. I did foresee a few things that were taking place. But it's unique and well-thought out and I do recommend!
For release on Aug. 4, 2020.