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![Michael J. (michaeljclarke) | 123 comments](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1586293827p1/23024615.jpg)
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The story freaked me out with all the suspense and build up - the pictures were spooky. But the last half of the book was wi..."
Nice review, Marie. Now I'll have to finish the book so I can read your spoiler thoughts. Here's what I suspect so far: (view spoiler)
Marie wrote: "My review:
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Thoughts:
The story freaked me out with all the suspense and build up - the pictures were spooky. But the last half of the book was wi..."
Nice review!!
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Thoughts:
The story freaked me out with all the suspense and build up - the pictures were spooky. But the last half of the book was wi..."
Nice review!!
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Thoughts:
The story freaked me out with all the suspense and build up - the pictures were spooky. But the last half of t
Nice review, Marie. Now I'll have to finish the book so I can read your spoiler thoughts. Here's what I suspect so far: (view spoiler)"
Thank you Michael! :)
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Thoughts:
The story freaked me out with all the suspense and build up - the pictures were spooky. But the last half of t
Nice review!!"
Thank you, John! :)
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The employers as well as the employee have their share of secrets.
Religious aspects are present, and that's what I liked the most, we become thirsty for spirituality in novels in an atheist era .
What I like about this story is the easy language it was written with, the big determination of Millory, the main character, to help the kid Teddy and to solve the unsolved mystery, the supportive community to people who want to get clean.
What I disliked about it is the sharp transition from the twist to the solution, I still didn't digest how Millory did to pierce the mystery.
It's not a perfect novel, but still a very good one, I recommend it
I give it 3.5 stars, because of the art inside and the easy flowing language
![Michael J. (michaeljclarke) | 123 comments](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1586293827p1/23024615.jpg)
The employers as well as the employee have their share of secrets.
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I'm only at the half-way point in my reading, but I'd say that your assessment seems like a pretty fair one. Not a perfect novel, but an above average thriller so far. I've already seen this take a few turns and I'm expecting even more twists in the second half. As long as the writer doesn't cheat the readers I'm good with it.
![Michael J. (michaeljclarke) | 123 comments](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1586293827p1/23024615.jpg)
Here's my Four-Star review . . . . . .
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How did you feel about the pictures drawn into this book? Do you feel like they added to the story or could you have done without them?
![Michael J. (michaeljclarke) | 123 comments](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1586293827p1/23024615.jpg)
Those pictures were a great addition to the story. It just would not have been as creepy if there was only a description of them and not the actual image.
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This was such a rollercoaster of a book to read! It has been awhile since I've read a book that I just wanted to finish and ignoring everything else. The drawings added spectacular to the story. I even think that without the illustrations, you would miss a big point of the book. The story started as a classic horror book and changed more and more into a psychological thriller. I loved the way Jason Rekulak put those 2 genres together and played with it.
Initially you think that Anya is indeed the imaginary friend of Teddy, but more and more mysterious things are happening and Malory starts to believe that there is really a ghost in the house. Teddy's parents, Ted and Caroline, are weird. They seem to be the perfect parents, but more and more cracks come to the surface, until you read what's really playing. Believe me, you won't see it coming. I liked how you get sidetracked on the wrond foot and then here and there a bit of snippets, just enough to make your own opinion about the events. At last to see that you've got it wrong again. Sometimes the story is a bit of mindplaying game, but in a good way. The story picks up slowly in suspense, makes you want to read on just to the end of the book. When you're there, you will sit there, blown away. I loved it that Mallory was so persistant in discovering the truth, dealing with her own ghosts and past.
Saar The Book owl wrote: "My review:
This was such a rollercoaster of a book to read! It has been awhile since I've read a book that I just wanted to finish and ignoring everything else. The drawings added spectacular to th..."
Glad you liked it Saar!
This was such a rollercoaster of a book to read! It has been awhile since I've read a book that I just wanted to finish and ignoring everything else. The drawings added spectacular to th..."
Glad you liked it Saar!
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Wow, what a twisted read this was. At first the book feels like its going to be a very straightforward murder story and then come the twists. Each one gets more surprising and more unusual. And then the final scene is very well written.
I enjoyed the main character Mallory. She was likable, brave, and human. She had flaws but she loved Teddy. She would do anything for him. Her character really grew and really became a hero. I really enjoyed the side character Adrian. Caroline and Ted who Mallory worked for also had some intriguing moments that added a lot to the book.
Due to the great flow and pace of this story, the shocking twists, the addition of the artwork that really added to this story I'd recommend this for the lover of suspense. Not much, if any, language. Sex is mentioned but not a main focus. I will suggest this book to others.
![Monica (crazy_4_books) (monicamerle) | 12 comments](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1693962147p1/97023221.jpg)
Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I hadn't realized this book was somewhat controversial.
I hadn't realized this book was somewhat controversial.
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I hadn't realized this book was somewhat controversial."
I loved your review. That was so well said. Thank you.
Tiffany wrote: "John wrote: "Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I hadn't realized this book was somewhat controversial."
I loved your review. That was so well said. Thank you."
Thanks, Tiffany. I appreciate it!
I hadn't realized this book was somewhat controversial."
I loved your review. That was so well said. Thank you."
Thanks, Tiffany. I appreciate it!
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I absolutely loved this book. Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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