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A review by meghan_readsbooks
The Last Room on the Left by Leah Konen
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A perfectly atmospheric winter thriller, indeed a welcome feminist take on The Shining. I read this over one snowy weekend and was quickly drawn into the plot and pace of Konen's book. The plot may not break completely new ground, so few thrillers do, but this worked for the mood and style Konen used and for the engaging take on some standard suspense tropes. it's a welcome popcorn thriller that beats the dreary winter blahs and brings a welcome, and quick, escape, especially for fans of misdirection, unreliable narrator tropes, and fast paced suspense twists.
Moderate: Addiction