A review by serendiptii
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have been looking for a book like this ever since I watched the Haunting of Hill House. 
This was everything I was looking for in a haunted house book. I am SUCH a fan. 
All the twists were neatly dealt with, I could not see them coming and all loose ends tied up really well. Just when you think it ended, there's another thing waiting for you at the turn. It felt like I was travelling up a mountain with (scary) hairpin bend roads. 
 
The one thing that I still haven't found the explanation for is the chandelier lighting up every so often. I am sure it is all fiction in House of Horrors (but also wasn't addressed) but during Maggie's time, I believe that it is a wiring issue, but I am still not convinced because it never gets addressed beyond that. The only reason I found it worth mentioning is because there is a lit up chandelier right on the cover and I'm still really curious. 
 
Just brilliant writing all around, I loved it so much, quick read from Page 1. I started it 2 days ago and tried to take it slow cuz I was enjoying it so much and wouldn't read at night because I get scared easy (only at night!) and I finished 60% of the book in one day. Phew. Only a great author can give you a fast-paced read and a 2 in 1 horror novel.
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