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A review by lmm0
The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
RECAP: Bound by an oath to protect each other, 5 friends discover a mysterious staircase in the woods—one climbs it & vanishes, along with the stairs. Twenty years later, the staircase reappears, and the group returns to uncover the truth & find their lost friend.
REVIEW: Creepy! To the point where I had to stop and switch to another book because I was getting scared right before going to bed. I think my main gripe with this book is that it was a tad longer than it needed to be, IMO. This is one of those books that had a slow start, but a strong and jam-packed finish. I also got vibes of Coraline (IYKYK), and the fairly short chapters were an added bonus for me. The author tackles some heavy topics as well, so be sure to check trigger warnings if you're concerned.
Who would probably like this book? Readers who enjoy slow-building horror filled with creepy mysteries & the strong but tested bonds of friendship.
Things that may be deal breakers for some readers - political agenda, some plot holes/loose ends and the aforementioned slow pacing (I would say it picks up around the 60% mark).
REVIEW: Creepy! To the point where I had to stop and switch to another book because I was getting scared right before going to bed. I think my main gripe with this book is that it was a tad longer than it needed to be, IMO. This is one of those books that had a slow start, but a strong and jam-packed finish. I also got vibes of Coraline (IYKYK), and the fairly short chapters were an added bonus for me. The author tackles some heavy topics as well, so be sure to check trigger warnings if you're concerned.
Who would probably like this book? Readers who enjoy slow-building horror filled with creepy mysteries & the strong but tested bonds of friendship.
Things that may be deal breakers for some readers - political agenda, some plot holes/loose ends and the aforementioned slow pacing (I would say it picks up around the 60% mark).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicide, Blood
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Sexual assault
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Cannibalism, Abandonment, Alcohol