A review by ryanryanmcv
A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

dark funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

first read of 2024! overall a house with good bones was decent. if you’re in the mood for something genuinely scary or unsettling, this probably isn’t the book for you. i really wanted to find the horror scenes scary, but some things inhibited that. the central mystery is somewhat predictable — i think just about everyone that reads it figures out what’s going on by page 50 — and the author tends to favour the  humour a bit too much during those scenes. that being said, i found the characters to be exceptionally developed and lovable, and the authors witty, wry humour is enjoyable throughout. overall an enjoyable if pretty undemanding ghost story. 7.35/10
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