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beastreader's review against another edition
1.0
Paula Wittmore left Haven Woods when she was a teenager. She did not look back. She has now returned. If it was not for the failing health of her mother, she probably would not set foot in Haven Woods. Paula is bringing her daughter, Rowan with her.
The book cover is menacing and draws you in. This is what I noticed first about this book, than I read the summary for this book and I thought it sounded intriguing. Sadly, I was not feeling this book. It did not put a spell over me. I did give this book the good, ole, college try but I only got about a third of the way into this book and than gave up. I did flash forward to the last few chapters of the ending of this book and I have to say that I did not miss much.
I was just not feeling the characters and found the story moved to slowly for me. I was expecting the meat for the story regarding the deep, dark, secrets to be revealed right away and this did not happen. I wanted it to be more on the paranormal side. This would be something that someone might like if they like light, chick lit type books mixed with some magic.
The book cover is menacing and draws you in. This is what I noticed first about this book, than I read the summary for this book and I thought it sounded intriguing. Sadly, I was not feeling this book. It did not put a spell over me. I did give this book the good, ole, college try but I only got about a third of the way into this book and than gave up. I did flash forward to the last few chapters of the ending of this book and I have to say that I did not miss much.
I was just not feeling the characters and found the story moved to slowly for me. I was expecting the meat for the story regarding the deep, dark, secrets to be revealed right away and this did not happen. I wanted it to be more on the paranormal side. This would be something that someone might like if they like light, chick lit type books mixed with some magic.
camillatralerighe's review against another edition
2.0
Fatevi un favore ed evitate questo libro.
Sembra di leggere due romani diversi; la prima parte un mezzo chick lit ambientato in un paesino sperduto e il secondo un miscuglio di vi*lenza, splatter, horror mal riuscito.
Sono stata attirata all'idea di un horror riguardante le streghe e dire che ne sono rimasta delusa non rende l'idea.
Non sono una persona che si sconvolge facilmente, ma le scene esplicite di questo libro sono talmente senza fondamento o logica da lasciarmi basita. La prima scena di vio*enza se**uale poi... con dettagli totalmente ininfluenti che la scrittrice ha voluto aggiungere giusto per far provare questo senso di disgusto al lettore.
Consiglio a chi come me dà tanto fastidio leggere di vi*lenze su animali: evitate questo libro.
Ma in generale se siete amanti dell'horror in tutte le sue forme non mi sento comunque di consigliarlo perché è proprio un lavoro fatto male
Sembra di leggere due romani diversi; la prima parte un mezzo chick lit ambientato in un paesino sperduto e il secondo un miscuglio di vi*lenza, splatter, horror mal riuscito.
Sono stata attirata all'idea di un horror riguardante le streghe e dire che ne sono rimasta delusa non rende l'idea.
Non sono una persona che si sconvolge facilmente, ma le scene esplicite di questo libro sono talmente senza fondamento o logica da lasciarmi basita. La prima scena di vio*enza se**uale poi... con dettagli totalmente ininfluenti che la scrittrice ha voluto aggiungere giusto per far provare questo senso di disgusto al lettore.
Consiglio a chi come me dà tanto fastidio leggere di vi*lenze su animali: evitate questo libro.
Ma in generale se siete amanti dell'horror in tutte le sue forme non mi sento comunque di consigliarlo perché è proprio un lavoro fatto male
jasmyn9's review against another edition
4.0
Paula Whitmore isn't expecting much when she returns home with her daughter after her mother gets sick. She certainly doesn't expect to be caught up in the dealings of a coven of witches.
A very exciting and dramatic story of what people will do to get what they want, and a look at whether or not the price was really worth it.
A very exciting and dramatic story of what people will do to get what they want, and a look at whether or not the price was really worth it.
amandawoodruff's review against another edition
3.0
I tend to like it when the author plops you right in the middle of everything and you haven't a clue what's going on. It makes me want to read further & faster to figure things out. The Thirteen, is like that--and the suspense and reveals continue up until the very end. Enjoyable, quick read. Would make a great book to take on vacation.
mountie9's review against another edition
3.0
The Good Stuff
Absolutely loved the dogs in this one, they had so much personality
Very dark and suspenseful
Fabulous character development for Marla, a character that could easily have been a caricature
Quite a few on the edge of your seat moments
Some nice humour added in just the right spots, made me want to pick up other books by the author for this alone
Fabulous cover - that chick really gives you the creeps!
Satisfying ending
Rowan and Paula were likeable characters, would have rather had the story only told from their point of view - think it would have been a far tighter story that way
The description from Goodreads really says it all ""Desperate Housewives" meets "The Witches of Eastwick"
The Not So Good Stuff
Think that author has a hate on for cats LOL!
A little too much animal and child nastiness for me personally - I'm a wee bit sensitive when children or animals are tortured
Jumps around a little and I was very confused at times about what was going on -- now this could also be because I am exhausted from lack of sleep and stress - so take this comment with a grain of salt
Way too many character point of views
Its uneven and I was very frustrated with how stupid some of the characters were in terms of their actions - really you didn't notice that no one else was in the hospital and than did nothing about it when you did find out
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"She stared at Glory sprawled on the grass, her mouth open in horror, then looked at the doll in her hand. It was covered in blood to the knees. Murder-Weapon Barbie."
"It was big news and it got around fast; even in those days before Twitter and Facebook, everyone seemed to know."
"There were really so many: shoes, lunch out, slow and quiet lovemaking in the morning, a glass of wine when you were cooking, fresh laundry, a laugh -
A person didn't need much. Not really. She wished she'd known that sooner."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
Those looking for a fun, spooky story with witches
Good beach read
3.5 Dewey's
I received this from HarperCollins in exchange for an honest review
Posted by mountie9 at 10:49 AM 0 comments
Absolutely loved the dogs in this one, they had so much personality
Very dark and suspenseful
Fabulous character development for Marla, a character that could easily have been a caricature
Quite a few on the edge of your seat moments
Some nice humour added in just the right spots, made me want to pick up other books by the author for this alone
Fabulous cover - that chick really gives you the creeps!
Satisfying ending
Rowan and Paula were likeable characters, would have rather had the story only told from their point of view - think it would have been a far tighter story that way
The description from Goodreads really says it all ""Desperate Housewives" meets "The Witches of Eastwick"
The Not So Good Stuff
Think that author has a hate on for cats LOL!
A little too much animal and child nastiness for me personally - I'm a wee bit sensitive when children or animals are tortured
Jumps around a little and I was very confused at times about what was going on -- now this could also be because I am exhausted from lack of sleep and stress - so take this comment with a grain of salt
Way too many character point of views
Its uneven and I was very frustrated with how stupid some of the characters were in terms of their actions - really you didn't notice that no one else was in the hospital and than did nothing about it when you did find out
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"She stared at Glory sprawled on the grass, her mouth open in horror, then looked at the doll in her hand. It was covered in blood to the knees. Murder-Weapon Barbie."
"It was big news and it got around fast; even in those days before Twitter and Facebook, everyone seemed to know."
"There were really so many: shoes, lunch out, slow and quiet lovemaking in the morning, a glass of wine when you were cooking, fresh laundry, a laugh -
A person didn't need much. Not really. She wished she'd known that sooner."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
Those looking for a fun, spooky story with witches
Good beach read
3.5 Dewey's
I received this from HarperCollins in exchange for an honest review
Posted by mountie9 at 10:49 AM 0 comments
zoemig's review against another edition
The Thirteen was one of those delicious novels that sucked me in right away. Moloney also managed an awesome POV, that was third person but switched between what character the reader got insight into, which made everyone (especially Paula and Rowan, but also many of the more sinister characters) intriguing and relateable in some way. I found every character in the novel– and there were a lot of them– unique, even if there were a few that made me uncomfortable... mostly one lady who had her fingers falling off. Gross!
It's not a spoiler because it's clearly indicated even on the cover of the book, but I really wish that this book didn't advertise it was about witches. That's because the majority of the book is so perfectly creepy and mysterious, and already knowing what the "ah-ha" moment was seemed unnecessary and took away some of the excitement. I don't usually read adult paranormal fiction, but I just loved Moloney's writing, which is what made The Thirteen so delectable and easy to read. The story flows smoothly and there is an interesting technique used with thoughts in parenthesis or italics which generally worked well.
Unfortunately, I did feel like near the end of The Thirteen there was one big collision of everything being revealed at once and as a result there's still a few aspects I'm unclear on (if anyone else has read this and wants to let me know, I'd love to clarify! Ha) which is a frustrating way to end a book. The epilogue especially felt unnecessary to me, but maybe it is leaving room for a sequel?
Ultimately, enjoyed the majority of The Thirteen immensely, so I'd definitely be willing to try a book 2, or another novel by Moloney, even if the last chunk of the book was rushed for my taste.
Find this review and more at inthenextroom.blogspot.com
It's not a spoiler because it's clearly indicated even on the cover of the book, but I really wish that this book didn't advertise it was about witches. That's because the majority of the book is so perfectly creepy and mysterious, and already knowing what the "ah-ha" moment was seemed unnecessary and took away some of the excitement. I don't usually read adult paranormal fiction, but I just loved Moloney's writing, which is what made The Thirteen so delectable and easy to read. The story flows smoothly and there is an interesting technique used with thoughts in parenthesis or italics which generally worked well.
Unfortunately, I did feel like near the end of The Thirteen there was one big collision of everything being revealed at once and as a result there's still a few aspects I'm unclear on (if anyone else has read this and wants to let me know, I'd love to clarify! Ha) which is a frustrating way to end a book. The epilogue especially felt unnecessary to me, but maybe it is leaving room for a sequel?
Ultimately, enjoyed the majority of The Thirteen immensely, so I'd definitely be willing to try a book 2, or another novel by Moloney, even if the last chunk of the book was rushed for my taste.
Find this review and more at inthenextroom.blogspot.com
brenluvsbooks's review against another edition
2.0
Probably would be perfect for someone who is 13.
I finished it, but barely.
I finished it, but barely.
thegratefulpoet's review against another edition
1.0
this book was so. freaking. boring. i thought i was going to like it, i could not even tell you what it was about after reading 50 pages because the writing is so dry, awful, and boring. it is my biggest fear that someday i will write a book as boring as The Thirteen.
beckylej's review against another edition
4.0
Paula's mother sent her away from Haven Woods over a decade ago. Now, broke and jobless, she and her twelve-year-old daughter have received word that Paula's mother is very sick. Something dark lives in Haven Woods, something that is waiting for Paula and her daughter.
Suburban witches! Moloney's THE THIRTEEN reads like a paranormal and twisted version of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. If the housewives were into dark magic, that is. And Moloney's witches are dark!
Suburban witches! Moloney's THE THIRTEEN reads like a paranormal and twisted version of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. If the housewives were into dark magic, that is. And Moloney's witches are dark!
alexauthorshay's review against another edition
4.0
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It's not something I would go looking for, it was a buy from a used bookstore that I was selling books to. The concept was really interesting, though, and Moloney gives you just enough information as you go to make your own theories, dropping clues to make you re-think them as you go along until you get the whole picture. Even for adult fiction, it was a lot darker than I expected it to be, in a good way. Moloney keeps you guessing until almost the very end about whether or not Paula and Rowan will succeed or fail. The ending itself was slightly disappointing for me just because, with how dark some other elements of the story were, I was wondering if maybe she'd give a non-standard ending. Unfortunately she didn't, and the ending (before the epilogue) still has me wondering what exactly happened. I actually wouldn't have minded a sequel from Rowan's view to see what happens after.