aardwyrm 's review for:

The Nice House on the Lake Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV

4.5

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Tense and scary! Most horror I read does not actually frighten me, and that's a very particular and personal note that isn't a strike against a book. I can enjoy things without being scared. But. Definitely a point in its favor. Tense, disorienting, nasty, and sharp.