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byoung1997's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
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
katie_krueger's review against another edition
4.0
This was another weird one, but better than the Labrador Pact, IMO. It’s the story of a family to vampires who are living as “abstainers” meaning they do not act on their impulses to drink blood. Abstaining makes them sick, and their children are suffering quite a bit, even though they don’t know they are vampires.
Something unthinkable happens and the truth is forced into the light, leading the family to reach out to old connections and indulge in the lifestyle they used to be a part of. Another story of murder, lies, and deceit from Matt Haig.
Something unthinkable happens and the truth is forced into the light, leading the family to reach out to old connections and indulge in the lifestyle they used to be a part of. Another story of murder, lies, and deceit from Matt Haig.
julesfray's review against another edition
dark
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? Yes
4.5
scarlett221b's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.5
monarane's review against another edition
3.0
great reader, good plot and enough blood to keep me satisfied! I really liked it.
ella_1503's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.0
karenkill's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
clattermcr's review against another edition
3.0
Vampires living in suburbia trying to abstain from their blood thirsty ways - the children in the family don’t initially know they are vampires, they are just very sickly and need lots of factor 60 suncream. However, events unfold at a teenage party which set the wheels in motion uncovering various secrets /lies.
An interesting view on both the monotonous safety of village life and the reality that you don’t really know who is living next door to you/what secrets your partner may be keeping from you.
Slightly Harry Potterish with references to the UPU (Unamed Predator Unit) - I.e. the authorities know about the vampires living amongst us and work with them to limit the impact of their existence.
An interesting view on both the monotonous safety of village life and the reality that you don’t really know who is living next door to you/what secrets your partner may be keeping from you.
Slightly Harry Potterish with references to the UPU (Unamed Predator Unit) - I.e. the authorities know about the vampires living amongst us and work with them to limit the impact of their existence.