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skhuter's review against another edition
4.0
I'd like to give it 4.5 stars, just because it wasn't quite as good as the first book in this series, but it was a great read nonetheless.
teresaalice's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I really like the set up of these books, the Hollows, the suburb of NY where all of this takes place, and how you get to know the characters. I'm just sad that I read them out of order, having read ink and bone first.
mrsbear's review against another edition
4.0
Article first published as Book Review: Darkness, My Old Friend by Lisa Unger on Blogcritics.
trixiejo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Whodunnit, cops and a clairvoyant woman, suspense, high school girl.
lizella's review against another edition
3.0
Though I had read Fragile, it had been long enough that I didn’t remember details that related to this book, making it a fresh visit to The Hollows. While some of the characters are the same, their place in life and involvement in the story have changed. What hasn’t changed is the wide range of characters and the theme of family and history. Jones Cooper, a retired cop finding himself taking on the role of private detective, plays a central role in connecting the different characters and plots. There are troubled teens, troubled marriages, and a decades-long disappearance of a mother that still haunts her grown son. All of these stories intertwine as lives in small towns do. Lisa Unger delivers another good character-driven mystery.
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
dark
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
4.0
Ooh, this one was all messed up. I liked the psychological aspect of it. And I felt like the behavior of the high school student was realistic and believable. Love me some The Hollows. I also love the psychic!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Stalking, Infidelity, and Murder
sunnierae2010's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
adenise47's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book! I look forward to reading the rest of this series. They are so interesting and keep my attention to where I don’t want to put them down! I would definitely recommend this book!
beckybjames's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
5.0