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hollyxbear's review
5.0
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway and normally I am not the biggest fan of thrillers or horror but I LOVED this book. It was an adventure from beginning to end. The characters were so fun and developed so well throughout the novel, the events were so entrancing, I loved it so much. I can not give it enough praise. When I got to the end I just wanted more.
drkmhatcher's review against another edition
5.0
Very enjoyable story. I was hooked very early on, and didn’t want to put the book down (don’t pay attention to my reading dates - I wasn’t actually reading during most of that time!). The storyline and mystery were unique and captivating. I agree with previous reviews that the ending felt rushed (I could have easily read another 50+ pages), but I can accept the ending as is. I’m left wanting a little more, but that doesn’t detract from the story as a whole. I am excited to read more from this author, and definitely think this debut novel is a fantastic starting place.
sadiereadthat's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
I wasn't sure what to expected in this book, but was pleasantly surprised to find an almost cozy, slightly eerie novel about mysterious circumstances. The characters took paths that I didn't expect and the story twisted repeatedly, but that kept it all very fun.
I would file this story under cozy Halloween reading. It isn't a genre I've experienced before, but I think it would be great for a mid-October fireside read, perhaps with a warm cider. It was easy reading and accessible. I think it might be good reading after Shirley Jackson and before Washington Irving as a nice pallet cleanser.
I wasn't sure what to expected in this book, but was pleasantly surprised to find an almost cozy, slightly eerie novel about mysterious circumstances. The characters took paths that I didn't expect and the story twisted repeatedly, but that kept it all very fun.
I would file this story under cozy Halloween reading. It isn't a genre I've experienced before, but I think it would be great for a mid-October fireside read, perhaps with a warm cider. It was easy reading and accessible. I think it might be good reading after Shirley Jackson and before Washington Irving as a nice pallet cleanser.
findingmontauk1's review against another edition
4.0
The Dreadful Objects is a blend of paranormal/suspense/horror/cozy mystery to me. And I love all those genres separately so you can only imagine how much I enjoyed this perfect blend. The protagonist of this story, TJ, receives a call from a stranger telling him that his uncle has passed away and that he is now the sole heir of all of the inheritance, estate, etc. TJ's uncle was a famous horror author who killed himself and shortly after TJ moves in to his uncle's home he finds himself caught in the middle of a paranormal mystery.
The writing is clean and purposeful and it was hard for me to have to put the book down for even a minute. The descriptions of the house give me ALL the spooky and cozy (yes, I am using those adjectives together) vibes and it just sounds like a really cool house in which to live.
This book is not your typical horror trope of a haunted house, but a house with haunted/haunting elements that form together as pieces of a larger paranormal puzzle. Readers who are tired of the same old spooky house story will feel relieved and refreshed to know this story is not like most.
This one gets 4.5 stars from me and I am eager to start reading something else by Chris Cooper! I recommend this to anyone who loves a good atmospheric blend of paranormal/horror/cozy mystery!
The writing is clean and purposeful and it was hard for me to have to put the book down for even a minute. The descriptions of the house give me ALL the spooky and cozy (yes, I am using those adjectives together) vibes and it just sounds like a really cool house in which to live.
This book is not your typical horror trope of a haunted house, but a house with haunted/haunting elements that form together as pieces of a larger paranormal puzzle. Readers who are tired of the same old spooky house story will feel relieved and refreshed to know this story is not like most.
This one gets 4.5 stars from me and I am eager to start reading something else by Chris Cooper! I recommend this to anyone who loves a good atmospheric blend of paranormal/horror/cozy mystery!
exorcismofemilyreed's review against another edition
4.0
"He was reserved on the outside but housed all sorts of demons within."
The Dreadful Objects was such a fun read. This book is about a guy who inherits his horror writer uncle's home following his death. I enjoyed the descriptions of the home, and I would love to live in the creepy old house with all the horror props.
The story is very mysterious, and even though it was a little slow, I was dying to find out the answers to the questions I had. I was not disappointed in the resolution, and the answers were worth a small wait.
The only reason this is a 4⭐ read instead of a 5⭐ is because after the slow burn story, the ending felt a little bit too rushed. That being said, I really liked the direction this story went in, I just wish certain aspects would have been fleshed out a little more. The storyline ended up being unexpected, which was refreshing, but I just wanted more information.
I really liked this book, and I can't wait to read more from Chris Cooper!
The Dreadful Objects was such a fun read. This book is about a guy who inherits his horror writer uncle's home following his death. I enjoyed the descriptions of the home, and I would love to live in the creepy old house with all the horror props.
The story is very mysterious, and even though it was a little slow, I was dying to find out the answers to the questions I had. I was not disappointed in the resolution, and the answers were worth a small wait.
The only reason this is a 4⭐ read instead of a 5⭐ is because after the slow burn story, the ending felt a little bit too rushed. That being said, I really liked the direction this story went in, I just wish certain aspects would have been fleshed out a little more. The storyline ended up being unexpected, which was refreshing, but I just wanted more information.
I really liked this book, and I can't wait to read more from Chris Cooper!
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