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maisierp_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
Possession by Katie Lowe is a gripping mystery that is full of suspense.
Ten years after the murder of her husband, Graham, Hannah McLellan lives with her daughter Evie and partner Dan Bryant. Thanks to her best friend Sarah, Hannah has a fulfilling career as a psychiatric hospital. She has also changed more than just her location, Hannah as also left behind her destructive habits. Running into long forgotten former co-worker Darcy Burke turns out to be fortuitous as Hannah begins a downward spiral. Because, much to her dismay, a local podcast has decided to look into Graham's murder.
Hannah is content with living with Dan and raising Evie. She feels lucky that her daughter and partner share a close relationship. Hannah has managed to avoid discussing much about her past so she is terrified about what will be revealed during the podcast. But with her thoughts returning to Graham and their marriage, Hannah begins to revert to old habits.
Hannah is fascinated with the former psychiatric hospital in town. Hawkwood House has a long history of caring for women with a variety of problems but the house is now quite dilapidated. When she learns Darcy is planning to renovate the mansion, Hannah is delighted by the invitation to help out. And as the podcast turns her into a pariah, she is grateful for Darcy's support.
Possession is a twisty-turny mystery with an increasingly unreliable narrator. The various characters are three-dimensional but some are definitely more likable than others. The setting is atmospheric and Hawkwood House is quite spooky. The podcast is a rather sensationalistic and its listeners' reactions are true to life. With the tension at a fever pitch, Katie Lowe brings this riveting mystery to a shock-filled conclusion. I absolutely loved and highly recommend this unpredictable mystery to readers of the genre.
Possession by Katie Lowe is a gripping mystery that is full of suspense.
Ten years after the murder of her husband, Graham, Hannah McLellan lives with her daughter Evie and partner Dan Bryant. Thanks to her best friend Sarah, Hannah has a fulfilling career as a psychiatric hospital. She has also changed more than just her location, Hannah as also left behind her destructive habits. Running into long forgotten former co-worker Darcy Burke turns out to be fortuitous as Hannah begins a downward spiral. Because, much to her dismay, a local podcast has decided to look into Graham's murder.
Hannah is content with living with Dan and raising Evie. She feels lucky that her daughter and partner share a close relationship. Hannah has managed to avoid discussing much about her past so she is terrified about what will be revealed during the podcast. But with her thoughts returning to Graham and their marriage, Hannah begins to revert to old habits.
Hannah is fascinated with the former psychiatric hospital in town. Hawkwood House has a long history of caring for women with a variety of problems but the house is now quite dilapidated. When she learns Darcy is planning to renovate the mansion, Hannah is delighted by the invitation to help out. And as the podcast turns her into a pariah, she is grateful for Darcy's support.
Possession is a twisty-turny mystery with an increasingly unreliable narrator. The various characters are three-dimensional but some are definitely more likable than others. The setting is atmospheric and Hawkwood House is quite spooky. The podcast is a rather sensationalistic and its listeners' reactions are true to life. With the tension at a fever pitch, Katie Lowe brings this riveting mystery to a shock-filled conclusion. I absolutely loved and highly recommend this unpredictable mystery to readers of the genre.
xeirea's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
sooky's review against another edition
3.0
Oh man, I certainly hope real police doesn't conduct work like the police in this story because we are all going to prison for no reason.
This one felt like a bit of a slow burn, seasoned with an unreliable narrator and some understated mystery.
The podcast element of the story was more of a backdrop than anything and its impact on Hannah was mentioned in passing.
The ending felt a bit over the top to me, and I found myself yet again coming back to my earlier thoughts about police characters in books that aren't the protagonists somehow always tend to be obnoxious and dumb.
This one felt like a bit of a slow burn, seasoned with an unreliable narrator and some understated mystery.
The podcast element of the story was more of a backdrop than anything and its impact on Hannah was mentioned in passing.
The ending felt a bit over the top to me, and I found myself yet again coming back to my earlier thoughts about police characters in books that aren't the protagonists somehow always tend to be obnoxious and dumb.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
This psychological thriller is Karen's Pick of the Week. Read her review on the Cook Memorial Public Library blog, Shelf Life: https://shelflife.cooklib.org/2021/04/20/karens-pick-of-the-week-possession-by-katie-lowe/
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miasvep's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
whatvictoriaread's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
southernbellebooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was exactly what someone would need to get out of a book slump. I won't lie, some parts lost me and I got bored but it picked up shortly after I had those feelings. This will be the thriller of the winter and I can't wait to see the reaction from the public. The writing was fantastic and the story more complex than you could imagine. I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.
sunshine_lorena's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sheenah684's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A book that involves both a haunting and a true crime podcast? It's as if this was made with me in mind! Possession is the story of Hannah who may or may not have killed her husband ten years ago. She can't remember. Or maybe she can. But her life is happy until Conviction, a true crime podcast, decides that the death of her husband is the focus of its next season. Throw in that same husband beginning to whisper to her, and you get an atmospheric thriller.
Hannah's continuous doubts about her own guilt leave the reader questioning what is real. Is she being haunted? Is she crazy? Did she murder Graham? I have to say the last third of the book consumed me. I could not stop until I knew the shocking truth.
A book that involves both a haunting and a true crime podcast? It's as if this was made with me in mind! Possession is the story of Hannah who may or may not have killed her husband ten years ago. She can't remember. Or maybe she can. But her life is happy until Conviction, a true crime podcast, decides that the death of her husband is the focus of its next season. Throw in that same husband beginning to whisper to her, and you get an atmospheric thriller.
Hannah's continuous doubts about her own guilt leave the reader questioning what is real. Is she being haunted? Is she crazy? Did she murder Graham? I have to say the last third of the book consumed me. I could not stop until I knew the shocking truth.