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thatlitgal's review against another edition
4.0
Harrow Lake was fun to read, eerie and atmospheric, and times quite creepy!
The protagonist, Lola was a bit annoying, and at times her actions and the ways in which she responded to situations and problem solved (or didn't) lacked credibility. She wasn't super believable and at points, I actually hoped she would get taken and die because her naivety was so frustrating.
However, I loved the structure of the way it was written, and although the characters didn't always interact organically, it was an enjoyable read.
About halfway through I could not put it down. It got very spooky and I loved that. The plot and the ending were also unexpected!
The protagonist, Lola was a bit annoying, and at times her actions and the ways in which she responded to situations and problem solved (or didn't) lacked credibility. She wasn't super believable and at points, I actually hoped she would get taken and die because her naivety was so frustrating.
However, I loved the structure of the way it was written, and although the characters didn't always interact organically, it was an enjoyable read.
About halfway through I could not put it down. It got very spooky and I loved that. The plot and the ending were also unexpected!
jessicatina94's review against another edition
2.0
This book started off so well, it gripped me and I was drawn to the main character Lola.
However, as the book progressed I felt it was incredibly jumpy and somewhat ‘all over the place’. I found myself confused by what was actually going on and what it all meant.
I’ve been left with a lot of unanswered questions; such as: what actually happened to the Grandmother and that strange attic room? What happened to weirdo Larry? What happened to all the missing girls and what significance were they?
It felt like several different plots mixed together, with an ending that had little thought and imagination.
However, as the book progressed I felt it was incredibly jumpy and somewhat ‘all over the place’. I found myself confused by what was actually going on and what it all meant.
I’ve been left with a lot of unanswered questions; such as: what actually happened to the Grandmother and that strange attic room? What happened to weirdo Larry? What happened to all the missing girls and what significance were they?
It felt like several different plots mixed together, with an ending that had little thought and imagination.
luciearan's review against another edition
4.0
Hodnocení: 4,5/5 ✩
Pro strašidelné a hororově laděné příběhy, já mám slabost. A tak, když se mi naskytne příležitost a mám možnost si takovou knihu přečíst, prostě neodolám. V poslední době se sice žánru YA poměrně vyhýbám, ani tak mě však, Prokletí Harrow Lake, neminulo. A jsem za to ráda, jelikož mě tato kniha příjemně překvapila.
Příběh, zpočátku vyprávěný Loliným otcem, se záhy promění v její vlastní. Pozvolna se odvíjející děj pak nabírá na obrátkách a odkrývá jak historii, tak i tajemství skrytá v Harrow Lake, ale i mimo ně. Protože skutečnost, občas může být daleko děsivější, než strašidelný příběh.
Tohle je perfektně dějově vystavěná kniha, která si podrží pozornost a dává přesně tu správnou dávku napětí, které je třeba. Neméně pak dokáže překvapit i čtenáře, mimo svoji cílovou kategorii.
Pro strašidelné a hororově laděné příběhy, já mám slabost. A tak, když se mi naskytne příležitost a mám možnost si takovou knihu přečíst, prostě neodolám. V poslední době se sice žánru YA poměrně vyhýbám, ani tak mě však, Prokletí Harrow Lake, neminulo. A jsem za to ráda, jelikož mě tato kniha příjemně překvapila.
Příběh, zpočátku vyprávěný Loliným otcem, se záhy promění v její vlastní. Pozvolna se odvíjející děj pak nabírá na obrátkách a odkrývá jak historii, tak i tajemství skrytá v Harrow Lake, ale i mimo ně. Protože skutečnost, občas může být daleko děsivější, než strašidelný příběh.
Tohle je perfektně dějově vystavěná kniha, která si podrží pozornost a dává přesně tu správnou dávku napětí, které je třeba. Neméně pak dokáže překvapit i čtenáře, mimo svoji cílovou kategorii.
sheena_sherburn's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
vincent1126's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cannibalism
Minor: Child abuse
hollsbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
chewbekka1893's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
unicornpng's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.5
Loved it!!! Admittedly I had to trudge through the very beginning, but as soon as Harrow Lake and some of the supporting characters started getting fleshed out I was hooked! I loved the mystery and discovering things along with our protag Lola, watching her slowly unravel at the seams.
With most horror/thriller novels, I always feel like the ending gets rushed. I feel that's somewhat the case with Harrow Lake, but it feels much more earned compared to some other books I've read lately. There have been breadcrumbs left here and there, so it feels more like a payoff than a frantic rush to the finish line.
Honestly, the worst thing I can say about this book is that it's over! I want to read more!
With most horror/thriller novels, I always feel like the ending gets rushed. I feel that's somewhat the case with Harrow Lake, but it feels much more earned compared to some other books I've read lately. There have been breadcrumbs left here and there, so it feels more like a payoff than a frantic rush to the finish line.
Honestly, the worst thing I can say about this book is that it's over! I want to read more!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault