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A review by davinareads
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book... it makes sense, and yet it doesn’t. We Used to Live Here left me teetering on the edge of like and dislike, and even after some thought, I find myself landing somewhere in the middle.
Having seen this book pop up everywhere last year, I finally got around to reading it, and I can see why it’s been so talked about. Marcus Kliewer has a real talent for creating unease—I genuinely felt scared at times, and was once again, scared of the dark. The writing is compelling, drawing you in and making you want to keep turning the pages, if only to figure out what is happening.
With our main character, I kept yelling at her and had to constantly reminding myself that her questionable decisions were what drove the story forward. Without them, there wouldn’t be a book. But still, it’s hard not to wish for a little more logic in her actions.
After such a strong build-up, I was left feeling unsatisfied with the ending. It’s one of those conclusions that leaves you wanting more—something to match the build up. It wasn’t my favorite.
Overall, We Used to Live Here is an atmospheric, well-written thriller that excels at building tension and unease. I would recommend it to readers who enjoy a good scare, or to those who enjoy conspiracy theories. You will be sucked into a dark hole after finishing this book to learn more about it.
Having seen this book pop up everywhere last year, I finally got around to reading it, and I can see why it’s been so talked about. Marcus Kliewer has a real talent for creating unease—I genuinely felt scared at times, and was once again, scared of the dark. The writing is compelling, drawing you in and making you want to keep turning the pages, if only to figure out what is happening.
With our main character, I kept yelling at her and had to constantly reminding myself that her questionable decisions were what drove the story forward. Without them, there wouldn’t be a book. But still, it’s hard not to wish for a little more logic in her actions.
After such a strong build-up, I was left feeling unsatisfied with the ending. It’s one of those conclusions that leaves you wanting more—something to match the build up. It wasn’t my favorite.
Overall, We Used to Live Here is an atmospheric, well-written thriller that excels at building tension and unease. I would recommend it to readers who enjoy a good scare, or to those who enjoy conspiracy theories. You will be sucked into a dark hole after finishing this book to learn more about it.