A review by vixenreader
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Pacing issues aside, this horrifying text is a testament to how a child’s world can be deeply altered by a broken household and how isolating it can feel when said child is going through a crisis. Seriously, it is a masterpiece in childhood tragedy. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Blood, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Medical content

Be aware that this text addresses child endangerment, broken households, scammers, grooming, families in crisis, and home invasion.