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A review by natyweiss
The Temple House Vanishing by Rachel Donohue
4.0
Temple House is an all-girls catholic boarding school that is inhabited by mystery and privilege. Once a place to educate the elites, in the nineties, they decide to give a chance to the less privileged. That's how Louise ends up enrolling in Temple House with a scholarship. She feels lonely and self-conscious until she meets Victoria. They become friends and "protegees" of Mr. Lavelle, a young and seductive Art teacher. Louise is mesmerized by Victoria. And Victoria is entirely captivated by Mr. Lavelle. But she is not the only one.
One day Louise and Mr. Lavelle disappear without a trace. Twenty years later, a journalist decides to write a series of articles about the infamous Temple House vanishing. Her research leads her to the harsh and heartbreaking truth.
What can I say about the book to do it justice? It is such a beautiful reading. The language is so clean and articulated, and the story so chilling. It has an eerie ambiance that will delight dark academia aesthetic lovers.
About halfway through the book, I thought that I had figured it out. But I was SO wrong. The ending was completely unexpected. With every twist, I felt that the plot was getting near to what I was expecting but again, the conclusion revealed to be unforeseen.
The book conveys as many emotions in the reader like the ones the characters are experiencing.
This is Rachel Donohues' first novel. I liked her style so much that now I will definitely check out her short stories.
One day Louise and Mr. Lavelle disappear without a trace. Twenty years later, a journalist decides to write a series of articles about the infamous Temple House vanishing. Her research leads her to the harsh and heartbreaking truth.
What can I say about the book to do it justice? It is such a beautiful reading. The language is so clean and articulated, and the story so chilling. It has an eerie ambiance that will delight dark academia aesthetic lovers.
About halfway through the book, I thought that I had figured it out. But I was SO wrong. The ending was completely unexpected. With every twist, I felt that the plot was getting near to what I was expecting but again, the conclusion revealed to be unforeseen.
The book conveys as many emotions in the reader like the ones the characters are experiencing.
This is Rachel Donohues' first novel. I liked her style so much that now I will definitely check out her short stories.