Reviews

Into the Grey by Celine Kiernan

rollforlibrarian's review against another edition

4.0

After a fire destroys their Home Patrick, his twin Dom and their family move into a seaside cottage that was once the family's summer getaway. Now, changed by the fire, they attract sinister attentions. Patrick can see that Dom is changed - perhaps dying- but nobody else seems to notice. As things worsen and history is gradually revealed Patrick will have to deal with the situation to the best of his ability in trying circumstances.

A good spooky read that drew me in so well that time seemed to disappear within its pages.

tinynavajo's review against another edition

5.0

This book was a total mystery. The first few pages sucked me in and held me till the very end of the book. That's what is so superb about this book, is that while it sucked me in, I had no idea what was going on till about half way through the book. And even then, it told the mystery on such a way that I just had to keep reading. And I had to keep reading till the very end of the book.

If you need a good mystery with a twist, I suggest you go to your nearest Library and check out this book. And be prepared to not be able to put down the book till you're done.

meowzik's review against another edition

3.0

I don't know what to say about this book. I didn't loathe it, but I didn't love it either. Don't get me wrong, this book could have been 4 or 5 stars, it just wasn't my thing. I couldn't find myself caring about the characters and once that's happened the book is pretty much gone.

mh_books's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

A strongly written story about a Ghost possession set in 1970's Ireland.   

emilyusuallyreading's review against another edition

4.0

What I Liked
This ghost story was unexpected, and I liked it more than I thought I would. Two sets of twin brothers are contained in this story. Their relationships span generations and span life and death.

The little goblin boy's first appearance was one of the eeriest scenes I have read in a long time.

What I Didn't Like
I wish there had been a little more resolution into what the grey was. Dom doesn't believe in God or heaven or hell... there isn't really any kind of religion or belief in folklore in this book, and yet there is an intense and complex afterlife. What is real here? What belief system is this author following?

At times, I had no idea what these Irish characters were saying. The slang and lingo would go right over my head.

shogani_sumaru's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

dfmaiwat's review against another edition

3.0

Just a note:This may have ghosts and begin a bit creepy, but this book is not horror.

mlottermoser's review against another edition

3.0

Not a book to start reading before bed. My dreams were haunted.

snowbenton's review

Got to 32% and was just so bored. The first chapter was excellent and then it just stopped working for me. I couldn't figure out why Patrick was so angry at Dom and started to think Patrick was possessed, but it turned out to be so much less interesting.

yhtgrace's review against another edition

3.0

It's a ghost story, but also a story about family relationships, and about growing-up. An engrossing, chilling read, but I'm not sure how everything ties together.