A review by graywild
The Spite House by Johnny Compton

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

4.25

I give this a solid 4 stars rating, maybe even a 4.5.  Haunted house story that made me want to read to find out more.  Eric Ross is traveling the country with his 2 kids trying to avoid being caught - you don't really find out why until much later.  Eric is hired by a rich lady in Texas to live in a haunted house and record what he experiences in a journal.  I like the overall story and the subplots also kept me engaged.  Its a relatively short book at 260 pages.  Recommend for those who like a good haunted house.