Reviews

The Big Door Prize by M.O. Walsh

thepaperbackplanner's review against another edition

4.0

My community library patrons voted this as the city's summer read, so I'm joining in on the fun. And this was a really fun, compelling read for the most part! I found the writing quite lovely and engaging, and I enjoyed seeing the characters change from day to day (sometimes even minute to minute). But I'm not 100% sure the author stuck the landing, as the resolution of the main "mystery" was underwhelming. Also, quick CW, I didn't love the implied school shooting prep plotline, so maybe skip this if that's not your jam. 

bookworm_rn's review

5.0

Narration: On point
The use of Catholicism: Perfection
Twists at the end I didn’t see coming:

jennnafziger's review

4.0

I decided to read the book because I enjoyed the show so much. I thought maybe it would give me some clues about what might happen in season 2. The book is QUITE different than the show, which I was not expecting. Though it is still mysterious, it is much darker and more serious. I enjoyed it for its own merit.

tubs411's review

emotional reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

Seemed like more of a parable. Following the lives of broken, normal people in a small town. It reflects on identity and the desire for more. I enjoyed reading it, but I feel like there wasn’t the closure I was looking for. 

bnjmndvs's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

2.5

wsb5037's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

racheyblue's review against another edition

Lost interest in the audiobook, may return on paper

annikamcgraw's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Such a good twist at the end!

jansbookcorner's review against another edition

3.0

This book was the perfect read for what I needed. A light read, that still had a little something to think about. Nothing earth shattering, but entertaining.

carrieannw's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5