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A review by mariah_readssometimes
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The premise of this story is pretty basic. Demon stalking who it wants to possess. What really got me while reading was that it's told through a child's perspective. For some reason, that makes it creepier. It's a fairly quick read. I believe it took me around 3-3.5 total hours.
Other Mommy is definitely a nightmare, and the secrets that unfold while the family is trying to figure out how to "get rid" of her are heartbreaking. I was reading in a hotel lobby and had to hold back some tears.
Unfortunately, I felt there was a lot of buildup for a kind of meh ending (it brought closure but felt too quick).
Overall, it's a good story.
Other Mommy is definitely a nightmare, and the secrets that unfold while the family is trying to figure out how to "get rid" of her are heartbreaking. I was reading in a hotel lobby and had to hold back some tears.
Unfortunately, I felt there was a lot of buildup for a kind of meh ending (it brought closure but felt too quick).
Overall, it's a good story.