Review: A Bit Strange, but Addictively Intriguing
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 29, 2014
I'm still not sure what to make of this book, even after finishing it. I know it was well-written, because I read it quite quickly, and thoroughly enjoyed it. However, the entire time, I felt like I was waiting for something to happen, or for the other shoe to drop. It is clearly character-based, but I think all of the allusions to the ghost and the traditions/history of the Inn just made me expect something a bit more complex or dramatic. Perry and his paranormal rumors set the stage for something horrific or gruesome... or at least scary. I didn't mind that it was rather banal or character-centered, since the author was very good at quickly defining personalities and making the reader care. I suppose I was just expecting something slightly different than what I got. There is romance, intrigue, gossip, friendship, and a few scares along the way, but it is a bit mild for someone looking for a proper ghost thriller. The author certainly showed the skills of a talented writer, and I would like to see what sort of writing might come out in a different genre. This all sounds highly critical, but honestly, the book was very good, and as mentioned, I did go from cover to cover, so Wrage was clearly doing something right!