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amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Car accident
finch77's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book is beautiful, Eleanor's voice throughout is so unique. I loved all of it until the last 5ish pages, hence the 4 stars.
But If you are looking for a paranormal book with answers as to what is causing the hauntings this is not for you. A lot of the paranormal activity is up to interpretation.
But If you are looking for a paranormal book with answers as to what is causing the hauntings this is not for you. A lot of the paranormal activity is up to interpretation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Abandonment
shieldbearer's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A classic for a reason, and definitely worth multiple read throughs. The comlexity of the character interactions and the effect they have at the happenings at the house are masterfully crafted.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Blood, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Domestic abuse and Drug use
Suicide- [spoiler] the house has a history of suicide, and the main character commits suicide at the end[/spoiler] Death of parent [spoiler] Eleanor's mother dies before the story begins[/spoiler] death - multiple people in the house have died, and [spoiler]Eleanor dies at the end[/spoiler] car accident- [spoiler] Eleanor crashes her car into a tree to kill herself at the end[/spoiler] Alcohol- frequent mention of brandy Blood- [spoiler] the house manifests writing of blood in Theo's room[/spoiler] Grief- the main character grieves the death of [spoiler] her mother[/spoiler] domestic abuse- the implication that [spoiler] eleanor may have killed her mother via neglect[/spoiler] drug use- medical drugs mentionedcoolfijiwater's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
great book to read if you’re in a reading slump
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Death of parent
row3's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Body horror and Bullying
steffi_23's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Nellie I care you
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Suicide, and Death of parent
savannahtrice's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
i love Eleanor so much i don't think i've ever felt so seen in a book character. my only critique is that i wish this was longer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, and Death of parent
sabrinz's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I don't quite know what to think of it.
I started this book with the background of having seen the Netflix series, but now I think that may have been a mistake. The passages from the book that were included in the Netflix series were what drew me to the book (and they delivered), but I think what spoiled the "horror" of this story was that I kind of knew what would happen. Even though the series takes some big liberties from the book, the essence is still the same. However, some of that series knowledge also helped while reading.
The book (especially the conversations) were sometimes quite confusing when people started talking all over each other and about different topics.
The last few chapters, starting with the arrival of Mrs. Montague, were really good and had me the most interested in the story and the haunting.
It may have been a case of reading this book too late, but the prose is still amazing!
I started this book with the background of having seen the Netflix series, but now I think that may have been a mistake. The passages from the book that were included in the Netflix series were what drew me to the book (and they delivered), but I think what spoiled the "horror" of this story was that I kind of knew what would happen. Even though the series takes some big liberties from the book, the essence is still the same. However, some of that series knowledge also helped while reading.
The book (especially the conversations) were sometimes quite confusing when people started talking all over each other and about different topics.
The last few chapters, starting with the arrival of Mrs. Montague, were really good and had me the most interested in the story and the haunting.
It may have been a case of reading this book too late, but the prose is still amazing!
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Car accident, and Death of parent
lydiavsbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
I already know I want to reread this at some point, and I'm excited to be able to pick up on more things with a second read. Really enjoyed this, solid vibes, very intriguing ending and what a great set of characters
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, and Death of parent
impeachnixon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Blood, and Car accident