A review by lauriereadslohf
The Bell Chime by Mona Kabbani

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 I’ve been on an amazing roll of exceptional reads. I don’t know what’s going on but I’m just happy that it’s happening.

The Bell Chime is unnerving from the very beginning and it’s getting all five of my stingy stars. Although I haven't been super grinchy with them in 2021! I’m starting to sound like a broken record and this is such a strange spot for grouchy me to be in!

A young novelist spots a strangely sinister missing persons poster tacked to the door inside of her apartment complex. The poster features her face but her face is twisted in a weird way! What the heck? And things, well, things only get weirder from here and I am not going to spoiler any of it for you.

The Bell Chime is crawl under your skin creepy and impressively disturbing and at one point incredibly gross and it will more than likely confuse you. It confused me and I was pretty sure it was going to break my brain by the time all was said and done but it’s also incredibly readable. And the way it all comes together in the end is exquisite! Perfect really. I don’t have a single complaint. Books like these are welcome to break my brain any day of the week. My highest recommendation. I think everyone should read it! Right. This. Minute! 
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