A review by chulandonmarcum
Welcome to Dead House by R.L. Stine

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

4.0

I’m glad I read “Welcome to Dead House.” It was an intriguing story from start to finish. The beginning of the book was a bit slow and I almost put it down, but I’m glad I stuck with it. By the end, I was hooked and couldn’t wait to see how it ended. I also felt sad about the kid’s dog, Petey. I can’t imagine how I would feel if my dog died, and it was heartbreaking that no one understood what the dog was saying. I also wonder what happened to the family at the end. When the new family goes to move into the house, Amanda tells them that “she used to live in their house.” Does that mean the family died at the end of the book?