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Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
๐ญDisappinted!!
Alright, book lovers, let's talk about Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara. This one had all the ingredients to be a thrilling ride, but... let's just say it didn't quite hit the mark for me.
First off, the premise was super intriguing. I mean, a mysterious figure in the attic of a new home? Yes, please! I was all in for the chills and the suspense. And to be fair, the book starts off strong, giving off those spooky vibes and setting up a creepy atmosphere that had me hooked from the first chapter.
But, and this is a big but, as the story unfolded, things got a bit muddled. The pacing felt off, with some parts dragging on forever while others felt rushed. I found myself flipping through pages just to get to the action, which isnโt the best sign for a thriller. The tension that was supposed to build up and keep me on the edge of my seat just wasnโt there.
The characters were... okay, I guess? They were kind of one-dimensional and didnโt really evolve throughout the story. Nothing particularly memorable about them, to be honest. I wanted to feel more connected to them, but their actions sometimes didnโt make a lot of sense. And donโt get me started on the big reveal. It just felt a bit... anticlimactic? Like, really, thatโs what it all boils down to?
I was hoping for a bit more depth, more twists that make you gasp out loud. Instead, it felt like a lot of the potential was left unexplored. It had all the right elements for a gripping psychological thriller but failed to bring them together in a satisfying way. Also, I had a hard time buying into the plot, it had zero substance. There were moments that just didnโt add up for me, which pulled me out of the story more than Iโd like. I kept hoping it would redeem itself in the end, but it left me feeling more frustrated than anything.
Overall, Someone in the Attic was a decent read but not one Iโd be rushing to recommend. For me, itโs a 2.5-star read that Iโll probably forget by next day.
Would love to hear what you all thought if you've read it!
๐ธ๐ด๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐: โญโญ.5
๐ธ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐: 3.99 (3930)
๐ธ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐: Psychological thriller, Mystery, Crime Fiction, Suspense, Psychological Fiction, Domestic Fiction
๐ธ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: If youโre looking for a light read and donโt mind a slower-paced thriller and some shaky logic, you might enjoy it more than I did.
But if you're in the mood for something that will keep you up at night with its twists and turns, you might want to look elsewhere.
Alright, book lovers, let's talk about Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara. This one had all the ingredients to be a thrilling ride, but... let's just say it didn't quite hit the mark for me.
First off, the premise was super intriguing. I mean, a mysterious figure in the attic of a new home? Yes, please! I was all in for the chills and the suspense. And to be fair, the book starts off strong, giving off those spooky vibes and setting up a creepy atmosphere that had me hooked from the first chapter.
But, and this is a big but, as the story unfolded, things got a bit muddled. The pacing felt off, with some parts dragging on forever while others felt rushed. I found myself flipping through pages just to get to the action, which isnโt the best sign for a thriller. The tension that was supposed to build up and keep me on the edge of my seat just wasnโt there.
The characters were... okay, I guess? They were kind of one-dimensional and didnโt really evolve throughout the story. Nothing particularly memorable about them, to be honest. I wanted to feel more connected to them, but their actions sometimes didnโt make a lot of sense. And donโt get me started on the big reveal. It just felt a bit... anticlimactic? Like, really, thatโs what it all boils down to?
I was hoping for a bit more depth, more twists that make you gasp out loud. Instead, it felt like a lot of the potential was left unexplored. It had all the right elements for a gripping psychological thriller but failed to bring them together in a satisfying way. Also, I had a hard time buying into the plot, it had zero substance. There were moments that just didnโt add up for me, which pulled me out of the story more than Iโd like. I kept hoping it would redeem itself in the end, but it left me feeling more frustrated than anything.
Overall, Someone in the Attic was a decent read but not one Iโd be rushing to recommend. For me, itโs a 2.5-star read that Iโll probably forget by next day.
Would love to hear what you all thought if you've read it!
๐ธ๐ด๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐: โญโญ.5
๐ธ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐: 3.99 (3930)
๐ธ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐: Psychological thriller, Mystery, Crime Fiction, Suspense, Psychological Fiction, Domestic Fiction
๐ธ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: If youโre looking for a light read and donโt mind a slower-paced thriller and some shaky logic, you might enjoy it more than I did.
But if you're in the mood for something that will keep you up at night with its twists and turns, you might want to look elsewhere.