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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Rarely does a book actually get my adrenaline pumping so much that I decide maybe it’s not best to read right before bed, but this one did. It’s a quick read with a lot of twists that are guessable (which I like) if you’re super sleuthy (I’m not) but so many that even if you are a modern day Sherlock Holmes you’ll still be surprised by some in the end!
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was what I’ve come to realise is standard Riley Sager, great atmosphere and setting but not a hell of a lot going on beyond the surface for me.
The more I read his books the less thrilling and twisty they get, I’ve only got two more of his back log to read and idk if I’ll pick them up.
I did love the dual timeline/perspective in this and having it be the book while similar things were happening present day kept me really engaged and I read this super quickly but it was all pretty straight faced and dare I say a little bored - it didn’t need to be this long!!!! Give me a quick 200-250 page thriller for the love of god.
I didn’t really connect with any of the characters which was a shame, I feel like I just honestly felt nothing about and for this book ahhaha.
As others have said in their reviews it did feel very much like it took parts of other haunted house/dysfunctional family horrors and mushed it all into this.
The more I read his books the less thrilling and twisty they get, I’ve only got two more of his back log to read and idk if I’ll pick them up.
I did love the dual timeline/perspective in this and having it be the book while similar things were happening present day kept me really engaged and I read this super quickly but it was all pretty straight faced and dare I say a little bored - it didn’t need to be this long!!!! Give me a quick 200-250 page thriller for the love of god.
I didn’t really connect with any of the characters which was a shame, I feel like I just honestly felt nothing about and for this book ahhaha.
As others have said in their reviews it did feel very much like it took parts of other haunted house/dysfunctional family horrors and mushed it all into this.
dark
mysterious
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
It wasn't the book I thought it would be but kind of a fun trip! I trust Riley Sager to give me a page-turner, if not always high lit. Loved reading this at the cabin on a wintery weekend!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was great. I do feel the last few pages were a bit of a let down, but otherwise great story telling
Got a stomach bug and accidentally read this in 2 days. Holy cow! Can’t wait to read more. Thank you, @sammi!!!
Wow! I always get a little nervous going into paranormal type books, but this was well worth it. You follow the stories of both Maggie as an adult and her father through their experiences with The House and I couldn’t have seen the ending from a mile away.
Fantastic read. Highly recommend.
Pardon me while I can’t get “Sixteen Going On Seventeen” out of my head.
Fantastic read. Highly recommend.
Pardon me while I can’t get “Sixteen Going On Seventeen” out of my head.