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A review by herthrillingreads
Model Home by Rivers Solomon
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There are so many phobias that are abundant in the American South, especially in suburban and rural areas. Segregation, racism, and homophobia to name a few. @rivers.solomon has written a literary haunted house horror novel from a unique perspective that is not seen as often in the horror genre. It includes the themes of racism and homophobia to heighten the horror of the possible supernatural inhabitation of a family home.
I loved this story about the only Black family in a gated neighborhood outside of Dallas, Texas. Scary things begin to occur as soon as they move in to their new home and the three siblings swear they will leave as soon as possible. Unfortunately, after all 3 siblings have flown the coop, their parents die in unusual circumstances. Were they killed by their house?!
I recommend listening to this audiobook this spooky season, especially if you are looking for different perspectives from your typical haunted house story.
Thank you @macmillan.audio for allowing me to listen to this audiobook ahead of publication in exchange for my honest review. This same review has been shared on the Barnes & Noble website.
I loved this story about the only Black family in a gated neighborhood outside of Dallas, Texas. Scary things begin to occur as soon as they move in to their new home and the three siblings swear they will leave as soon as possible. Unfortunately, after all 3 siblings have flown the coop, their parents die in unusual circumstances. Were they killed by their house?!
I recommend listening to this audiobook this spooky season, especially if you are looking for different perspectives from your typical haunted house story.
Thank you @macmillan.audio for allowing me to listen to this audiobook ahead of publication in exchange for my honest review. This same review has been shared on the Barnes & Noble website.