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lisbethssalamander's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
amandalyn's review against another edition
4.0
This was very spooky and interesting. I really liked the mystery in it. I wish I would have known there was a connection to The Whisper Man, but it was soft enough that it didn’t ruin anything. Definitely going to read it now though. The twists and turns were exciting and unexpected. I really really liked it.
jess_mango's review
4.0
As I think about this one, I believe that I liked it better than his previous novel.
Set in the UK, this thriller is alternatively narrated by Paul Adams and a female detective (who's name I forget at the moment). When Paul Adams was a teen, his friend Charlie Crabtree killed one of their mutual friends. Charlie was always a bit of an enigma and strange, trying to stir up fear in others. After he killed his friend, he disappeared. The murder inspired copycat crimes. Now, 25 years later, Paul is dealing with his mom's health issues and is disturbed to hear of another copycat murder.
What to listen to while reading...
Lithium by Nirvana
Alive by Pearl Jam
Epic by Faith No More
Human by Sevdaliza
Dark Child by Marlon Williams
The Place I Left Behind by The Deep Dark Woods
Like the Dream of It by Brooke Annibale
Set in the UK, this thriller is alternatively narrated by Paul Adams and a female detective (who's name I forget at the moment). When Paul Adams was a teen, his friend Charlie Crabtree killed one of their mutual friends. Charlie was always a bit of an enigma and strange, trying to stir up fear in others. After he killed his friend, he disappeared. The murder inspired copycat crimes. Now, 25 years later, Paul is dealing with his mom's health issues and is disturbed to hear of another copycat murder.
What to listen to while reading...
Lithium by Nirvana
Alive by Pearl Jam
Epic by Faith No More
Human by Sevdaliza
Dark Child by Marlon Williams
The Place I Left Behind by The Deep Dark Woods
Like the Dream of It by Brooke Annibale
masibowden's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
sargar114's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
riley_cooper00's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
hbrhjsmne's review
4.0
“Red hands, red hands, red hands everywhere.”
the first few chapters was reeeally slow to my liking and i ALMOST DNF it but im glad i didnt stop reading. i couldnt stop reading eversince. it has such a good pace and does not bore you with info dumping. you really get to be with paul during his childhood flashbacks and also his frustration. i love alex north's writing style.
it was an amazing and eerie experience for me. i mostly read this book before i sleep so sometimes i got spooked out because of some of the scenes. and charlie?? freaky as fuck, i would definitely not interested to be involved with him luls. and that first twist?? i was soooo shocked. i had to reread some chapters to make sure which part is real etc.. and i really love the topic of lucid dreaming. would love to try it myself but im worried things will go south lmao.
okay.. the chapters leading to the ending was a bit confusing for me and the reveal was like a big bold ???? THATS IT ???? to me.. the ending was the only thing that effects my overall rating.
but still, loving it for this spooky month!
the first few chapters was reeeally slow to my liking and i ALMOST DNF it but im glad i didnt stop reading. i couldnt stop reading eversince. it has such a good pace and does not bore you with info dumping. you really get to be with paul during his childhood flashbacks and also his frustration. i love alex north's writing style.
it was an amazing and eerie experience for me. i mostly read this book before i sleep so sometimes i got spooked out because of some of the scenes. and charlie?? freaky as fuck, i would definitely not interested to be involved with him luls. and that first twist?? i was soooo shocked. i had to reread some chapters to make sure which part is real etc.. and i really love the topic of lucid dreaming. would love to try it myself but im worried things will go south lmao.
okay.. the chapters leading to the ending was a bit confusing for me and the reveal was like a big bold ???? THATS IT ???? to me.. the ending was the only thing that effects my overall rating.
but still, loving it for this spooky month!
davidcottington's review against another edition
5.0
SOOOOOOOO GOOD.
Really loving North's writing style. Highly recommend this and The Whisper Man.
Really loving North's writing style. Highly recommend this and The Whisper Man.
horrorcarebear's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death