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A review by mhinnen
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
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
3.75
This is Ana Reyes first book and a compelling read. She presents Maya as an unreliable narrator from the beginning- a young woman with demons who is going through withdrawal cold turkey and who drinks heavily. Do you believe her and her memory gaps?
In her dreams she finds herself in a cabin with a mesmerizing pull on her. Echoes of the cabin fins their way into other places in her life.
I appreciated Maya’s back story and learning about the civil war in Guatemala. The yearning she had for home and family is evident throughout the novel.
I think some of it could have been more tightly woven. The time changes and edifying details was occasionally jarring.
The book had a satisfying ending. It was overall a good read - I read it in a day on vacation.
#TheHouseinthePines #NetGalley
In her dreams she finds herself in a cabin with a mesmerizing pull on her. Echoes of the cabin fins their way into other places in her life.
I appreciated Maya’s back story and learning about the civil war in Guatemala. The yearning she had for home and family is evident throughout the novel.
I think some of it could have been more tightly woven. The time changes and edifying details was occasionally jarring.
The book had a satisfying ending. It was overall a good read - I read it in a day on vacation.
#TheHouseinthePines #NetGalley