A review by stephen_coulon
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Ghost stories, horror, and adjacent genres really aren’t my thing, but this was a recommendation from a colleague so I dove right in. I’m glad I did. The book has a couple strengths I hadn’t expected: it develops an affecting thematic arc that explores the value of honesty in family dynamics and it plys an hilarious sardonic wit throughout. The central conceit should be enough to grab your interest, especially if you grew up going to suburban churches: a haunted Christian puppet show terrorizes a grieving family. It’s engaging, and funny, and touching at points, occasionally scary, but never gory or anything. I had a lot of fun reading this book.