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The Spare Room

Andrea Bartz

3.04 AVERAGE

kcv's review against another edition

3.75

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This one was interesting because I haven't read a book set during the pandemic. It touched on the unique almost psychosis caused by being stuck in your home with only your partner leading you to self-sabotage your relationship. A fun, sexy thriller that kinda gave off verity vibes with less explicit content. Quick read. Interesting concept.

tracyscherer's review against another edition

2.0

mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I had a hard time liking any of the characters in this book. I finished it only because I was waiting for other books to become available.

tracylachell's review

1.0

I should’ve read the actual cover / description before I started reading so that was my first downfall. But, the main character was so dumb. I don’t recommend you read to find out, though. I also hated that it was set during pandemic and constantly referenced that time. Would like to keep that in the past. Overall annoyed I even finished this and need a goood book. My picks have been terrible recently

readingsusan's review

4.0

I felt like this was less of a thriller and more of a character study. It was interesting to read Kelly’s character growth and arc . She made some really terrible decisions throughout the book. I would say the last 20-25% read more like the traditional thriller.

kas088's review

3.25

dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

mswhite0615's review

4.0

Fun thriller but the writing was confusing at times almost too overly detailed to the point where I couldn’t follow what was happening in very minor interactions between characters. Otherwise, super suspenseful and a quick fun read!

granolagina's review

2.0

I went into this one blind, only knowing that I enjoyed a previous book by Ms. Bartz. We Were Never Here was a fantastic, 5 star read for me. I wish I could say the same for The Spare Room. This one is set during the Covid lockdown we all went through. A married couple take a friend into their home, hence the book title. A wild threesome begins (sex scenes don't bother me but I don't really seek them out) but this thriller really wasn't thrilling at all. I would call this a sexy drama at best. Finally, near the end, a death occurs but at this point, it was just too late to save the story. I cannot recommend this to readers looking for an interesting thriller.