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skzats_we's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
2.0
shannenlc's review against another edition
1.0
There's no other way to put this other than to say this book is categorically BAD. Aside from being a quick read there is no other appeal to it. Each of the four short stories is unimaginative and dull. Considering they're ghost stories they all lack intruige, mystery and suspense. On the plus side, at least I'm closer to reaching my Goodreads goal.
oz617's review
2.0
Most stories here are forgettable, and the ones that I do remember unfortunately only stick in my mind because they were laughably boring and predictable. Pretty little hardback, though!
cjmgreen31's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Enjoyed this book nice mix of short spooky stories with decent character development for shorter length stories kept me gripped and was a good start back into reading and finishing books more often. Some of the endings where a bit to loose/ vague for me but otherwise a good book. 3.5/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Death and Blood
bloomingsouls's review against another edition
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
2.5
teameak's review against another edition
2.0
Great premise to all the stories, but the poor story telling, repeated phrases and anticlimactic endings let it down so much. Short book, read in an evening.
mwgerard's review
3.0
The short stories were pretty good but then it had "first chapters" of other books, which felt a bit like cheating.
lyndajdickson's review
4.0
This is a collection of four short (really short) stories.
In "The Visitors Book" our narrator has a philosophical argument with her boyfriend about the pretentiousness of his visitors book. But why is it so important to him?
In "The Last Boy to Leave" Jen and Greg host a birthday party for their son in their family home. But after all the guests have left, one boy remains. Where are his parents?
In "Justified True Belief" Suzie suffers from bad neck pain and thinks she's seen a ghost. Are the two related?
In "All the Dead Mothers of My Daughter's Friends" Mel has an unusual encounter with Lisa outside their daughters' school. Do you know the difference between a daytime ghost and a nighttime ghost? You'll find out here.
All of the stories have a common thread, though I can't say what it is for fear of giving too much away. They are all eerie, suspenseful, and give you a feeling of dread as you read them. They will also keep you guessing until the very end.
My only complaint: I just wish this collection was a little longer.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
Full blog post (16 December): https://booksdirectonline.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-visitors-book-by-sophie-hannah.html
In "The Visitors Book" our narrator has a philosophical argument with her boyfriend about the pretentiousness of his visitors book. But why is it so important to him?
In "The Last Boy to Leave" Jen and Greg host a birthday party for their son in their family home. But after all the guests have left, one boy remains. Where are his parents?
In "Justified True Belief" Suzie suffers from bad neck pain and thinks she's seen a ghost. Are the two related?
In "All the Dead Mothers of My Daughter's Friends" Mel has an unusual encounter with Lisa outside their daughters' school. Do you know the difference between a daytime ghost and a nighttime ghost? You'll find out here.
All of the stories have a common thread, though I can't say what it is for fear of giving too much away. They are all eerie, suspenseful, and give you a feeling of dread as you read them. They will also keep you guessing until the very end.
My only complaint: I just wish this collection was a little longer.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
Full blog post (16 December): https://booksdirectonline.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-visitors-book-by-sophie-hannah.html
brc29's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25