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Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
2.25
dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Another “scariest book I’ve ever read” over-hype from TikTok.

Incidents is told from the perspective of a child (one ridiculously astute at times) who repetitively pretends she’s asleep to “overhear” the adults talking. 

The adults are insufferable. Bad decisions stretching a meandering plot  - with the mother being the true horror of the book.

With all of that said, there are some creepy moments with Other Mommy that could work far better as a movie.