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leighannc's review against another edition
3.0
This book is definitely not for everyone. I've seen a lot of love and a lot of hate for this one. My opinion: it was not my favorite. The first half I couldn't get into at all. I think because I didn't connect with any characters. The second half was better for me and I became more curious about The outcome. I did absolutely love the way the book ended. I did like Zoje's writing and if she writes another novel I will read it.
paroof's review against another edition
2.0
I had been wanting to read this book since I first saw it last year, attracted by the cover and title. Turns out those were the best things about it. It's a another version of "The Bad Seed" or "We Need to Talk About Kevin" told from both the mother and child's point of view. There are three main characters - the father, mother and daughter - and I didn't like any of them. I read it all the way through, but that was because I kept thinking there was going to be some brilliant plot twist that never materialized.
charlottekh's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rouselle's review against another edition
4.0
Creepy kids are the worst.
But what if the creepy kid is your only daughter that you love so much? And no matter what you do to connect and bond, your daughter simply hates you and wants you dead?
From the outside, Suzette's family looks perfect. They run a successful company and own a perfect house. She has a very supportive and loving husband who has been there for her every step of the way, even through the worst parts of her Crohn's disease.
They also have a beautiful 7-year-old daughter who's intellectually ahead.
But Suzette has been struggling with Hanna for years because of her reluctance to speak. She also demonstrates no sense of empathy.
She has been home-schooling her because of the many times Hanna has been kicked out of school for behavioral problems.
She knows that something is seriously wrong with Hanna, and that her life is in danger. But how can she convince her husband that Hanna needs help when she's daddy's perfect little angel whenever he's around?
It's such an interesting, unsettling, and creepy story. What would you do if your daughter hated you so much that she will do everything to hurt you and kill you?
The story has a good pace that will keep you reading and reading until the last page. Many times you will also wish that hurting children is not crime. There are no monsters and ghosts, but Hanna sure is a crazy and creepy little fothermucker!
But what if the creepy kid is your only daughter that you love so much? And no matter what you do to connect and bond, your daughter simply hates you and wants you dead?
From the outside, Suzette's family looks perfect. They run a successful company and own a perfect house. She has a very supportive and loving husband who has been there for her every step of the way, even through the worst parts of her Crohn's disease.
They also have a beautiful 7-year-old daughter who's intellectually ahead.
But Suzette has been struggling with Hanna for years because of her reluctance to speak. She also demonstrates no sense of empathy.
She has been home-schooling her because of the many times Hanna has been kicked out of school for behavioral problems.
She knows that something is seriously wrong with Hanna, and that her life is in danger. But how can she convince her husband that Hanna needs help when she's daddy's perfect little angel whenever he's around?
It's such an interesting, unsettling, and creepy story. What would you do if your daughter hated you so much that she will do everything to hurt you and kill you?
The story has a good pace that will keep you reading and reading until the last page. Many times you will also wish that hurting children is not crime. There are no monsters and ghosts, but Hanna sure is a crazy and creepy little fothermucker!
goodfences's review against another edition
3.0
I would give more stars if not for the NON ENDING. Literally. What was that?! Where is the follow up book?!
kerryoky's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
moonshoespotter's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Probably my biggest fear with having children. Such a creepy story yet I felt so much for every single character. The intensity as everything builds and finally peaks is so terrifying
nerdy_gurl_reads's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
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Wow this book is wild! Iโve never read such a twisted book. Seeing a story through a child eyes, gives it such a creepy and disturbing view. Seeing how twisted Hanna is and how sheโll do whatever it takes to get rid of her mom. Seeing the story from Suzette, the momโs view, is equally disturbing. I think Suzetteโs pov for me was a bit harder because I myself and a mom, and can only imagine how hard that would be! I canโt want for Dear Hanna to see what happens to her and her parents.
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MEET HANNA: Seven-year-old Hanna is a sweet-but-silent angel in the eyes of her adoring father Alex. Heโs the only person who understands her. But her mother Suzette stands in her way, and sheโll try any trick she can think of to get rid of her. Ideally for good.
MEET SUZETTE: Suzette loves her daughter, but after years of expulsions and strained home schooling, her precarious health and sanity are weakening day by day. Sheโs also becoming increasingly frightened by Hannaโs little games, while her husband Alex remains blind to the failing family dynamics. Soon, Suzette starts to fear that maybe their supposedly innocent baby girl may have a truly sinister agenda.
A battle of wills between mother and daughter reveals the frailty and falsehood of familial bonds in award-winning playwright and filmmaker Zoje Stageโs tense novel of psychological suspense, Baby Teeth.