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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
While i did enjoy the story, the writing was way too repetitive and so were the characters. I felt I had to drag myself to the finish line.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I liked how this book started off as a haunted house but then made you wonder if it was really just mental illness but ended as a haunted house. It was gory at the end but I felt like the writer did a great job writing and it was easy to visualize throughout the book.
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The plot of The September House was good. The MC’s way of coping was original and interesting. I did not care for all the bad language. It doesn’t typically bother me, but there was an excessive amount of cussing in this book. Outside of that, the ending was decent and I enjoyed this one!
dark
tense
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:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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:
No
I was so confused at the beginning of this book. I realized it skipped around a little & once I got that idea it was easier to figure out what was going on.
The author had me almost believing that Margaret was actually going crazy. I am so glad to find out that she wasn't.
The parts with Hal when he was alive triggered me a bit. Sometimes I can deal with it & sometimes I can't. Sometimes when I can't but listen anyhow, it helps me get just a tiny bit more over my past.
I can't say much more without spoiling. It is a good book and written wonderfully. I didn't think I would like this book at first & went in thinking it would be put on the DNF list. I should have known better. I did love The House On Needless Street & The Salt Grows Heavy. I should have figured I would have loved this book as well. It would be one I would buy a physical copy of - I only buy physical copies of books I love.
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Off to a good start for the year, with this fresh take on the haunted house theme. Tonally it was reminiscent of [b:A House with Good Bones|60784409|A House with Good Bones|T. Kingfisher|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1664972416l/60784409._SY75_.jpg|95849240]. I only had a vague sense of what The September House was about before diving in, which made it all the more refreshing to read. This isn't the typical story of someone who slowly discovers and ultimately tries to escape their haunted house, this is someone who both acknowledges and willingly lives with the haunting. There was a lot of quirk and heart to this, from the nonchalant mention of "I could sort Elias by reuniting him with his mothers bones" to the endearing nature of Frederickas 'help' around the house. Margaret's relationship with her husband added another layer to the story, her ruminations of how by all accounts her life should be unrecognisable as her own was relatable and poignant. The only character I found difficult was Katherine who spent a lot of the book in a tantrum esque state of being. I think it is explored and resolved by the end, but she could be a bit grating at times. Overall it was a very solid read, leaving me excited to see what Carissa Orlando brings out next.