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A review by blackivory_10
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Hendrix has me looking at my stuffed animals so differently now, in both a good way and a bad way. 😆
Admittedly, the opening chapters of this one - with the death of a loved one and the ensuing bickering over the estate - hit too close to home to call this entertainment. But once we moved into introducing home left behind by Louise and Mark's deceased parents, we dove into the horror - or more appropriately, creep factor - of this novel.
Anyone see the movie, Krampus, with Adam Scott? Those are the vibes this novel gave me. The puppets in this novel were akin to the stabby gingerbread cookies from Krampus,...giving a weird blend of creepy and ridiculousness.
While I feel the conclusion could have been more climatic and better organized, Hendrix gave us an ending that, for the most part, wrapped up the loose ends.
I was a bit peeved by two plot holes in the beginning: 1) Why wouldn't Louise just bring her daughter with her, and save all the separation drama? and 2) by like the 5th time Louise got screwed over by her brother, why not just put his promises in writing and have him sign it into contract? After a while, their back and forth started to annoy.
Admittedly, the opening chapters of this one - with the death of a loved one and the ensuing bickering over the estate - hit too close to home to call this entertainment. But once we moved into introducing home left behind by Louise and Mark's deceased parents, we dove into the horror - or more appropriately, creep factor - of this novel.
Anyone see the movie, Krampus, with Adam Scott? Those are the vibes this novel gave me. The puppets in this novel were akin to the stabby gingerbread cookies from Krampus,...giving a weird blend of creepy and ridiculousness.
While I feel the conclusion could have been more climatic and better organized, Hendrix gave us an ending that, for the most part, wrapped up the loose ends.
I was a bit peeved by two plot holes in the beginning: 1) Why wouldn't Louise just bring her daughter with her, and save all the separation drama? and 2) by like the 5th time Louise got screwed over by her brother, why not just put his promises in writing and have him sign it into contract? After a while, their back and forth started to annoy.