A review by fruitbatwoman
The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

An amazing short horror-thriller that had me turning the pages until I finished the book in one evening. Each short chapter turns the story into a different direction, with twists and mysteries behind every corner. If you've ever been to Reykjavík, you'll recognize many of the places in the story as well.

Not for the faint of heart, as there are quite a few gruesome scenes in this, but absolutely worth it if horror/thriller is your genre.