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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
Liked the overall concept, but the first part of the book was almost unbearable to read
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
A quick and easy read for those who are bored and need a thing to do. Not bad.
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
tense
fast-paced
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
fast-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
The weather outside isn’t the only thing that’s frightful! I just loved this chilling holiday novella. It could easily be read in one sitting, sitting by the glow of the Christmas tree, pages basically turning on their own, with memories of ghosts of Christmas past lying in wait…
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ashley Smith is an American art student in London, who was planning to spend Christmas alone. But a last-minute invitation of fellow student Emma Chapman brings her to Starvewood Hallo, the country residence of the Chapman family. Ashely is mesmetized by the cozy, firelit house, the large family and the charming village of Clevemoor. But also by Adam Chapman, Emma’s brother. But he’s being investigated by the police over the recent brutal murder of a girl from the village. And there is a mysterious stranger who haunts the woodland path between Starvewood Hall and the local pub. Over thirty years later, the events of that horrific week are revisited, along with a diary from that time.
Peter Swanson is a hit or miss author for me. “The Christmas Guest” is a novella with less than a hundred pages, that you can easily read in one sitting. I was invested in the mystery and the eventual plotting of it. But I also found the story a bit predictable and I did not enjoy the ending. Particularly one element at the end, that felt like a last-minute thought of the author.
It's a quick and easy read, if you’re in for a Christmas mystery. The holiday vibes were very present, did enjoy the setting as well. But again, not the most surprising story and that ending was just not that good.
Peter Swanson is a hit or miss author for me. “The Christmas Guest” is a novella with less than a hundred pages, that you can easily read in one sitting. I was invested in the mystery and the eventual plotting of it. But I also found the story a bit predictable and I did not enjoy the ending. Particularly one element at the end, that felt like a last-minute thought of the author.
It's a quick and easy read, if you’re in for a Christmas mystery. The holiday vibes were very present, did enjoy the setting as well. But again, not the most surprising story and that ending was just not that good.
dark
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
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated