Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

The House of a Hundred Whispers by Graham Masterton

2 reviews

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!

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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

tammitammo's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

Well, I made it to the end… but at what cost? 

Shout out to the inclusion of a lesbian couple - though this author clearly thought it very important to constantly remind us who represented ‘the man’ in the relationship, which reminded me to stick to my rule of not reading books by straight white men.

Some points because the storyline was intriguing and it had horror vibes, but the dialogue was flat and this was ultimately rubbish. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Death, and Blood