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Coram House
by Bailey Seybolt
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
There’s something about old orphanages as a story setting that really amps up the atmosphere. History teaches us that horrible conditions and awful abuses occurred at some, which lends to the eerie emotions that are evoked, even when reading fiction. Unsettling, mysterious, tainted….haunted?! Coupled with the fact that they are now a thing of the past, my curiosity always runs rampant on this topic.
Coram House feeds into the lore perfectly. The mystery of a missing boy is central to the story, and the subsequent investigation into the cold case, as well as a recent murder, creates a chilling thriller that I really enjoyed. Even though the novels are unrelated, the overall vibes of this book reminded me of The Broken Girls by Simone St. James. The elements of darkness and the bitterness of winter add to the swell of suspense. A creepy, stunning debut!
Coram House feeds into the lore perfectly. The mystery of a missing boy is central to the story, and the subsequent investigation into the cold case, as well as a recent murder, creates a chilling thriller that I really enjoyed. Even though the novels are unrelated, the overall vibes of this book reminded me of The Broken Girls by Simone St. James. The elements of darkness and the bitterness of winter add to the swell of suspense. A creepy, stunning debut!