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evsparrow's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gore, and Body horror
Moderate: Rape and Sexual harassment
aparker89's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Wow! This one has left me speechless! While the middle of the story did feel a little slow it was pivotal for creating the absolutely incredible ending! For my first Masterton book, I am SO impressed! This book definitely told me why he is a considered a master of Horror! Will definitely be recommending this one and reading more of his works!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Alcohol, Blood, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Body horror, Gaslighting, Gore, and Death of parent
Moderate: Vomit, Sexual assault, Murder, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Violence, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Bullying
blackwater's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
It's unintentionally very funny (except for the sexual assault, which was completely unnecessary, uncomfortable, and ruined the book).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Death, Rape, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexism, and Sexual assault
bookworm4tea's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
3.5
I love the gothic horror feel of the story and that it was set in an old manor that’s apparently haunted by a great deal of people. After the patriarch of the family dies the family comes back to Allhallows Hall and while there Timmy goes missing. So we’re brought along on the journey to puzzle out where he could have gone and finally they figure out maybe the house took him and they need help trying to get him back. I found this to be an interesting story line but I didn’t really like the ending of the book because it seemed kinda rushed and I really didn’t like that the author felt the need to add that gang rape scene where the man trapped in the house stripped the paranormal investigator and one of them actually penetrates her while the other wait their turn and only another man is able to stop them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Death, Violence, and Rape
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