A review by zenzi2read
The Handyman Method by Andrew F. Sullivan, Nick Cutter

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The authors, descriptive writing really made me squirm. They described the rot and decay that bastard underneath the new side of this house in a way that kept the tension steady, even inquired moments. The framing of this novel is. largely hung on the structure of toxic masculinity. in someways, the novel is strong enough to exist without horror at all the story of a declining marriage fight and eventual alignment with the patriarchy. I like this take on the haunted house trope. I think the final third got a bit slow, but I ultimately found the end satisfying
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