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A review by neuroqueer
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Overall: C
I will start off saying that the writing in this is good. The dual timeline with Henry was intriguing (and he was probably the most decent character). The narrator did a good job. The choice of setting while not original was servicable.
But my kingdom for interesting and likeable characters... Almost all characters was intolerable, underdeveloped or forgettable. Hannah got the most chapters out of everyone but I just really didn't care about her. After the reveal of something that she, her friend Cricket and her brother Mako did, (Yes, the two most unlikeable characters are named Cricket and Mako) all my tolerance of her flew out the window.
This novel is overambitious and mixes various POVs, infidelity and murder. I don't think it handles the sensitive subject of rape well. It started off slow. The resolution sucked.
I'm willing to try another Lisa Unger book because she does have writing chops. I hope this is a one off and the next one I try will be better.
I will start off saying that the writing in this is good. The dual timeline with Henry was intriguing (and he was probably the most decent character). The narrator did a good job. The choice of setting while not original was servicable.
But my kingdom for interesting and likeable characters... Almost all characters was intolerable, underdeveloped or forgettable. Hannah got the most chapters out of everyone but I just really didn't care about her. After the reveal of something that she, her friend Cricket and her brother Mako did, (Yes, the two most unlikeable characters are named Cricket and Mako) all my tolerance of her flew out the window.
This novel is overambitious and mixes various POVs, infidelity and murder. I don't think it handles the sensitive subject of rape well. It started off slow. The resolution sucked.
I'm willing to try another Lisa Unger book because she does have writing chops. I hope this is a one off and the next one I try will be better.