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A review by shawna_reads
The Chrysalis by Brendan Deneen
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
"It means the infinite is possible. Not only possible, but happening. Every day. Everywhere."
Tom and Jenny lose their cheap Manhattan apartment and move to an affordable house in the suburbs of New Jersey. They're not ready for new responsibilities, especially when Jenny becomes pregnant. Then Tom finds the thing in the basement that gives him confidence, strength, and has him raking in the big bucks at his new job. Their dream house has a deadly secret and Jenny must expose it to protect her family before it's too late.
I loved Tom and Jenny and how their characters developed, going from daily drinkers who liked to party to responsible adults with a baby on the way. They completely uprooted their lives and everything miraculously fell into place until Tom's unevitable spiral when he found the "thing" in the basement.
It was enticing and creepy, addicting yet eerie. I honestly couldn't blame Tom for being drawn to it because once it got a hold of his mind it did not relent. But boy, did it effect his life in many ways, both positive and negative. The descent into madness was unreal! It caused a general sense of dread throughout the entire story as the tension built up.
This was a fun thriller with dark undertones. It had a lot of typical tropes a thriller usually has, but it was atmospheric and didn't take away from my overall enjoyment. Even though it was predictable, I had a fun time reading this!
Tom and Jenny lose their cheap Manhattan apartment and move to an affordable house in the suburbs of New Jersey. They're not ready for new responsibilities, especially when Jenny becomes pregnant. Then Tom finds the thing in the basement that gives him confidence, strength, and has him raking in the big bucks at his new job. Their dream house has a deadly secret and Jenny must expose it to protect her family before it's too late.
I loved Tom and Jenny and how their characters developed, going from daily drinkers who liked to party to responsible adults with a baby on the way. They completely uprooted their lives and everything miraculously fell into place until Tom's unevitable spiral when he found the "thing" in the basement.
It was enticing and creepy, addicting yet eerie. I honestly couldn't blame Tom for being drawn to it because once it got a hold of his mind it did not relent. But boy, did it effect his life in many ways, both positive and negative. The descent into madness was unreal! It caused a general sense of dread throughout the entire story as the tension built up.
This was a fun thriller with dark undertones. It had a lot of typical tropes a thriller usually has, but it was atmospheric and didn't take away from my overall enjoyment. Even though it was predictable, I had a fun time reading this!