A review by obscurepages
A Guest in the House by E.M. Carroll

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

WAIT A MINUTE WHAT. Wtf did I just read?? And what was that ending 😭

On one hand, the art is absolutely gorgeous. Like overall, it's haunting and visually stunning.

On the other hand, there are a few confusing parts (especially the first few parts of the book). Add to the fact that this is more of a psychological horror that explores mental illness, grief, and married life—yeah it's going to get trippy.

Still this was an interesting read. Would probably make a good A24 movie 👀

Exact rating: 3.75

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