This book hit me much harder than I thought it would. This wasn't what I was expecting at all going into the book - I was thinking it was going to be This book hit me much harder than I thought it would. This wasn't what I was expecting at all going into the book - I was thinking it was going to be a found footage-type Halloween joyride...and this felt more depressing than I was anticipating. However I don't mean that as a negative. I think I'm going to think about this book for a long time.
Also thought the voice actors did such a good job! Highly recommend as an audio book....more
I have been meaning to pick this one up for some time now, and it was such a pleasant surprise! It has been so long since I have picked up a vampire/gI have been meaning to pick this one up for some time now, and it was such a pleasant surprise! It has been so long since I have picked up a vampire/gothic story that I've loved. I was swept away by the characters and setting and didn't mind that they were someone lose about their abilities/how they managed to go unnoticed. If you've been searching for a vampire tale, I highly recommend....more
3.5/5 stars. I'm working my way through reading all of Ottessa Moshfegh, and I'll admit that as far as being halfway through this book, I nearly gave 3.5/5 stars. I'm working my way through reading all of Ottessa Moshfegh, and I'll admit that as far as being halfway through this book, I nearly gave up multiple times. I knew with this being Moshfegh that this would by no mean be a classic murder mystery, but her books typically have at least slightly more plot weight to them. Once my mind settled into the fact that this was a character study, I enjoyed the book significantly more.
Note: I would not recommend the audiobook as that made this a slightly less positive reading expereince for me (although I understand that is is very fitting for the character)....more
I was not a fan of how this review showcased abuse (in multiple ways). While I normally enjoy dual perspectives from different time periods, this got I was not a fan of how this review showcased abuse (in multiple ways). While I normally enjoy dual perspectives from different time periods, this got very repetitive very fast. Full review is below:
I'm having a very tricky time with this one. I have an M.A. In I-O Psychology, so although I by no means an expert in in this realm of psych, I have sI'm having a very tricky time with this one. I have an M.A. In I-O Psychology, so although I by no means an expert in in this realm of psych, I have spent many years resrach and reading psych articles/studies/meta-analyses etc. It would be nice if she made her dissertation public, but it's hard to find this information online
The hardest time I have with this book is Gagne is simultaneously is trying to garner empathy for how challenging her sociopathy has been while also often giving off the impression she thinks it is cool/a superpower.
There were so many scenes from her childhood that felt like they were pulled straight from a movie, that I will admit I had a hard time believing a a few scenes.
This was a highly entertaining read and I think would be a great choice for a book club as it would certainly garner a lot of discussion. Have any of you read this? Would be curious to hear your thoughts....more
I was gifted this by a friend a read it a couple weeks ago before the news around Gaimen came out. 2 stars because the artwork was beautiful. Plot andI was gifted this by a friend a read it a couple weeks ago before the news around Gaimen came out. 2 stars because the artwork was beautiful. Plot and writing were nothing memorable....more
One of I believe my first 5 star reads of the year! LaValle is staring to rise the ranks of one of my favorite horror novelists. The setting, characteOne of I believe my first 5 star reads of the year! LaValle is staring to rise the ranks of one of my favorite horror novelists. The setting, characters, and plot are nothing like any other horror novel (or book in general) that I have ever read....more
I read this a few months back and forgot to review it...which is an indication as to how I felt about this one. Very standard thriller that I've alreaI read this a few months back and forgot to review it...which is an indication as to how I felt about this one. Very standard thriller that I've already forgotten about as I'm typing this....more