A review by fastasashark
The Other by Thomas Tryon

dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

While the prose had some great moments, it sadly didn't have much in the way of suspense or tension. I also didn't find the darker/horror scenes didn't have enough atmosphere to them to have much of an impact or to contrast the pastoral side. I thought one of its main strengths was the nostalgia and relationship between Niles and his grandmother, Ada.