A review by inhale_exhale_read
Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra

dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Guess what my biggest fear is? Someone breaking into my house while I'm home alone. Guess what this book is about? The most terrifying home invasion ever. Hey, at least I was reading it with the lights on and my husband nearby. This book was a little hard to rate because it was super gripping, I couldn't put it down, and I flew through it, but it also featured a particular theme that I personally dislike. So I ended up rating it my usual way (using CAWPILE) and then taking a 1/2 point off for the theme I disliked. Also, I should mention that there is not very much plot for most of the book. Even though something scary is happening, there is a lot of internal reflection, so it's more of a slow burn.
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