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A review by neuroqueer
The Night House by Jo Nesbø
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Overall: B-
Honestly, this book should have ended at Part 1 rather than making this a 3-parter.
Part 1 is a good horror story. The unlikable new kid in town is the main suspect in the disappearance of two of his classmates. He claims their disappearances are from supernatural means but could they really just be the lies of a psychopath? I like that I was questioning if he was an unreliable narrator. I liked how Part 1 ended! It wasn't groundbreaking by any means but was enjoyable.
Then I was wondering why there was a Part 2. Where else could you go from here? Was it an Stephen King "It" situation?
Nope. I don't want to get into spoilers but just know it was disappointing. Part 2 is still horror filled. It still has good writing just like Part 2. It just felt pointless.
Part 3 can just **** off with that cliche crap.
The writing, plot, and the main character drew me in from Chapter 1 all the way to Chapter 23. Part 2 could have just been a different story on it's own. Part 3.....ugh.
I think Jo Nesbo is known more for mystery-crime stories rather than horror (correct me if I'm wrong) and I'm unsure if this is his first foray into this genre. I liked the writing though so I will check out other works by them.
Honestly, this book should have ended at Part 1 rather than making this a 3-parter.
Part 1 is a good horror story. The unlikable new kid in town is the main suspect in the disappearance of two of his classmates. He claims their disappearances are from supernatural means but could they really just be the lies of a psychopath? I like that I was questioning if he was an unreliable narrator. I liked how Part 1 ended! It wasn't groundbreaking by any means but was enjoyable.
Then I was wondering why there was a Part 2. Where else could you go from here? Was it an Stephen King "It" situation?
Nope. I don't want to get into spoilers but just know it was disappointing. Part 2 is still horror filled. It still has good writing just like Part 2. It just felt pointless.
Part 3 can just **** off with that cliche crap.
The writing, plot, and the main character drew me in from Chapter 1 all the way to Chapter 23. Part 2 could have just been a different story on it's own. Part 3.....ugh.
I think Jo Nesbo is known more for mystery-crime stories rather than horror (correct me if I'm wrong) and I'm unsure if this is his first foray into this genre. I liked the writing though so I will check out other works by them.