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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.
Graphic: Infidelity, Stalking
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Alcohol
Minor: Death, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy