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Come Closer by Sara Gran

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exorcismemily's review against another edition

4.0

Come Closer was a quick, creepy, and fun read. It was a fast-paced possession novel, and I was really happy with it after being disappointed by my last two reads. It's not anything gory, but it's definitely an eerie little book. It's probably not going to surprise you - it's not full of twists and turns or anything wild - but it's one that will stick with you. I wish it would have been longer, and I'll definitely read another novel by Gran.

kproctor2's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

vainnerj's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

owlseyebooks's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

thelittlebookie's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

torismazarine's review

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dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.25

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_scvvter's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Everytime I see a horror novel recommendation video, this novel came up. So after I randomly found it on Spotify's audiobook section, I decided to just give it a chance a read it.

I can say, I get it. I see why people consider this story scary and unnerving. I can say that the thought of it all was pretty disturbing. Hit me in one of my fears. The main character, Amanda, was just barely fleshed out enough to where you have a connection with her. So you actually are invested and kinda care if she can get rid of the demon.

Now for some criticism. This book has some good ol' 2000s microagressions and biggotry. How minorities are written about it icky or stereotypical at times. And the narrator sure knew how to throw on a stereotypical accent. But because I have watched a lot of 2000s media I'm not as sensitive to it. But if you are, you're not gonna like it.

Also I have to say that the husband was kinda an ass. Like did he deserve to die? no. Was he completely terrible? no. But it's just his condesending and selfish nature at times that make you just be like...why does Amanda like you. I will say, it's easier to take because even Amada says it's some of his bad qualities.

Also here are something I consider more neutral, where I don't know if it's bad or no. But what was with the doctor and the therapist. Where they evil or like demons or something. Or was is the demon playing a trick on her. It didn't go anywhere after it happened so I forgot until it popped into my head right as the novel ended. Also I don't know how to feel about the explination of the demon. Like getting her perspective all the way at the end was like...eh. I don't think it was needed and if the author did keep it in, make it more vague or something. Keep the mystery of why she's doing what she does up.

Anyways pretty descent novel.

Final Score: 6.5/10

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