A review by blacksphinx
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman

challenging dark tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

I've never seen a horror novel hit the ground running like that. I also didn't know you could pull off a jumpscare in a non-visual medium. The unadorned prose and unique formatting allow the novel to move at a breakneck pace while chilling you to the bone. I'm going to be thinking about this one for a long time.
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