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Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Mallory Quinn, recovering addict, is hired as a nanny in an afluent New Jersey suburb by Ted and Caroline Maxwell. Their son, Teddy, is a shy boy who has a newfound love for drawing since moving into the families home. The drawings become more and more disturbing, and Mallory seeks out the help of neighbors to help decipher this paranormal mystery.
Rekulaks writes a lot of the mundane day to day of being a nanny, and personally, some of the repetition could have been avoided. I was also unimpressed by the portrayal of a narcotic addict. It felt very basic and unresearched. As a family member of addicts this very specific character flaw could have been investigated and portrayed in a more accurate and expanded way.
I did enjoy the mystery and was surprised by the foreshadowing that was sprinkled into the plot. The relationships felt organic, and overall I enjoyed the book.
Rekulaks writes a lot of the mundane day to day of being a nanny, and personally, some of the repetition could have been avoided. I was also unimpressed by the portrayal of a narcotic addict. It felt very basic and unresearched. As a family member of addicts this very specific character flaw could have been investigated and portrayed in a more accurate and expanded way.
I did enjoy the mystery and was surprised by the foreshadowing that was sprinkled into the plot. The relationships felt organic, and overall I enjoyed the book.
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Car accident