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A review by sphynxreads
The House of Tongues by James Dashner
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an advance review copy of this book for free via Book Sirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to! While the writing style took some getting used to in the beginning, it grew on me towards the end. I enjoyed how everything unfolded by following the main character from two separate timelines. Not having read a lot of horror before, I think this was mild enough that I didn't get too scared especially since I could see clearly what devices the author used to evoke fear or disgust. I found this to be a page-turner, and the resolution, despite leaving many things unanswered, was somewhat satisfying.
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to! While the writing style took some getting used to in the beginning, it grew on me towards the end. I enjoyed how everything unfolded by following the main character from two separate timelines. Not having read a lot of horror before, I think this was mild enough that I didn't get too scared especially since I could see clearly what devices the author used to evoke fear or disgust. I found this to be a page-turner, and the resolution, despite leaving many things unanswered, was somewhat satisfying.