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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Very good book, and as usual I did not figure out who was the killer. Curiosity killed the cat, sometime satisfaction does not bring him back.
I did not find this boo to be scary at all. Actually, I was hoping for some really scary scenes. I think it take a lot to scare me. I had not favorite character, in fact the protagonist was somewhat irritating at time. Over all I still enjoyed the story.
I did not find this boo to be scary at all. Actually, I was hoping for some really scary scenes. I think it take a lot to scare me. I had not favorite character, in fact the protagonist was somewhat irritating at time. Over all I still enjoyed the story.
*Audiobook Version*
The only problem I have with this book is that I didn’t read it sooner! It’s been on my TBR list since the start of 2024 and I’ve finally got around to listening to it.
The plot was amazing - so many unexpected twists that all made sense at the conclusion of the story. I experienced so many emotions with this book, Riley Sager never disappoints.
Starting 2025 with a 5 star read is pretty impressive if I do say so myself
The only problem I have with this book is that I didn’t read it sooner! It’s been on my TBR list since the start of 2024 and I’ve finally got around to listening to it.
The plot was amazing - so many unexpected twists that all made sense at the conclusion of the story. I experienced so many emotions with this book, Riley Sager never disappoints.
Starting 2025 with a 5 star read is pretty impressive if I do say so myself
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fun read that kept me interested throughout. Loved the twists and the haunted house vibes.
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Murder, Gaslighting
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Dementia, Car accident
It was really, really good most of the way through.
The ending... I don't know. It certainly was not bad. It wasn't my favorite; I wish that either it had been a haunting after all, or that Maggie HAD killed Petra. I would have been okay with either ending. I wish the whole Marta Carver part had been left out, and also the odd bit with Dane chasing her and acting as though he was going to hurt her, even though he hadn't done it. A bit too Scooby Doo villain esque for me, on both counts.
Also, the lifting from The Shining in terms of the marks on Maggie's neck. Was that intentional? Were we supposed to notice?
Overall I did really like this. Most of it.
The ending... I don't know. It certainly was not bad. It wasn't my favorite; I wish that either it had been a haunting after all, or that Maggie HAD killed Petra. I would have been okay with either ending. I wish the whole Marta Carver part had been left out, and also the odd bit with Dane chasing her and acting as though he was going to hurt her, even though he hadn't done it. A bit too Scooby Doo villain esque for me, on both counts.
Also, the lifting from The Shining in terms of the marks on Maggie's neck. Was that intentional? Were we supposed to notice?
Overall I did really like this. Most of it.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It’s a…well it’s definitely a haunted house story. I need to just not pick up another haunted house story because this is more of the same with a very lackluster twist ending.
What a wild rollercoaster. This one had me hooked from the moment I started it. I kept switching my prediction throughout reading and I still got it wrong in the end. I really did not know where this was going, but it really comes together in the end.
This is my first Riley Sager book and now I’m excited to read more of his books. I think this was incredibly well written. The alternating chapters of the House Of Horrors book and present day Maggie’s POV kept the uncanny feeling of paranormal activity alive while ago having the present day skepticism of Maggie.
This is my first Riley Sager book and now I’m excited to read more of his books. I think this was incredibly well written. The alternating chapters of the House Of Horrors book and present day Maggie’s POV kept the uncanny feeling of paranormal activity alive while ago having the present day skepticism of Maggie.