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A review by curiousherring
Full Circle by Peter Straub
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
After the death of her nine year old daughter, Julia leaves her husband, buying an old house which she is soon to call home. Little does she know that within the shadowy confines of her new abode, chilling secrets await, and she is soon immersed deeper into its darkness...
This book blurs the line between reality and the paranormal, prompting you to ponder if the peculiar occurrences stem from Julia's mental state, her allegedly deranged husband, or sinister forces that may truly be at play.
I definitely think this book is of its time, and there's probably a reason it's not as well loved as many other work by Straub. I hated most of the characters, and, well, let's just say that this isn't Straub's finest work at representing women in a positive way.
I enjoyed parts of this book, struggled through others. If you're a fan of classic ghost stories that build suspense with a hauntingly atmospheric pace, then I think this one is for you. However, as much as I enjoyed it, having delved into numerous other ghost tales that have truly left me spooked, I find it hard to rate this one any higher than 2.5 stars.
This book blurs the line between reality and the paranormal, prompting you to ponder if the peculiar occurrences stem from Julia's mental state, her allegedly deranged husband, or sinister forces that may truly be at play.
I definitely think this book is of its time, and there's probably a reason it's not as well loved as many other work by Straub. I hated most of the characters, and, well, let's just say that this isn't Straub's finest work at representing women in a positive way.
I enjoyed parts of this book, struggled through others. If you're a fan of classic ghost stories that build suspense with a hauntingly atmospheric pace, then I think this one is for you. However, as much as I enjoyed it, having delved into numerous other ghost tales that have truly left me spooked, I find it hard to rate this one any higher than 2.5 stars.