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rebeshelton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Margaret, our fearless heroine, is the kind of character you can't help but root for. She's got this dream Victorian house on Hawthorn Street, which, surprise surprise, turns out to be haunted. Think walls dripping blood every September, and ghosts that are more scared than scary. It's this unique blend of serious horror with an almost campy, humorous edge that makes this book stand out. I found myself laughing out loud several times, which is not something you'd expect from a haunted house story! It's very akin to Grady Hendrix's style of writing.
What really struck a chord with me, though, was the underlying theme of domestic violence. It's handled with such care and depth. Margaret's journey from being gaslit and abused to finding her strength and standing her ground in this bizarre, haunted house is nothing short of inspiring. It's a powerful narrative that resonates deeply, especially in those heart-wrenching moments where she's doubted by the police and even starts doubting herself.
I absolutely loved this read and was incredibly connected to all the characters!
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cannibalism
blueowl2ivy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Dementia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
heartofhorrors's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
disguisedposer's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse and Suicide
mamawantsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
time_dabbler's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
kbergsten's review
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
samiredden's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Blood, Vomit, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Suicide
melanyjve's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
livlamentloathe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Margaret is the best sort of Final Girl. Moral of the story? Don’t involve the cops.
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Suicide and Forced institutionalization