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A review by bandysbooks
A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I had not previously read a T. Kingfisher book, so I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked this up. I'm glad I did though. This book was just the right mix of Southern gothic horror vibes with a splash of humor. There were so many great elements that came together to create a quirky, fun, and mildly creepy read.
First of all, I loved the characterization in this. Our MC is so relatable and I loved her ability to laugh at herself. I also really appreciated how logical she was in regard to the majority of the horror. She didn't panic or immediately jump to a haunting and that felt so much more realistic. And all of the supporting characters felt like real people as well. Even characters that only appeared briefly felt thoroughly fleshed out.
I also really enjoyed the quirky elements like the pet vultures and the bug factoids. It made the book feel a bit more unique and less cookie cutter.
The humor in this was a surprise for me, but a welcome one. I loved that this book didn't take itself too seriously. It made the book feel light even with some of the darker subject matter.
All in all, this was a good first experience with Kingfisher and I will definitely read more of their books in the future.
I did receive an egalley of the audiobook on netgalley and I really enjoyed the narration of this. It was smooth and I felt that the narrator's voice really fit with the story,
*Receipt of an egalley in no way influences the content of my review.
First of all, I loved the characterization in this. Our MC is so relatable and I loved her ability to laugh at herself. I also really appreciated how logical she was in regard to the majority of the horror. She didn't panic or immediately jump to a haunting and that felt so much more realistic. And all of the supporting characters felt like real people as well. Even characters that only appeared briefly felt thoroughly fleshed out.
I also really enjoyed the quirky elements like the pet vultures and the bug factoids. It made the book feel a bit more unique and less cookie cutter.
The humor in this was a surprise for me, but a welcome one. I loved that this book didn't take itself too seriously. It made the book feel light even with some of the darker subject matter.
All in all, this was a good first experience with Kingfisher and I will definitely read more of their books in the future.
I did receive an egalley of the audiobook on netgalley and I really enjoyed the narration of this. It was smooth and I felt that the narrator's voice really fit with the story,
*Receipt of an egalley in no way influences the content of my review.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism