Just Like Home
Just Like Home
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
Beta344
Novel • Fiction
Small town, Maine • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey, a person named Vera returns to her eerie childhood home after her mother's beckoning. As Vera confronts her past and the legacy of her father's violent deeds, unsettling memories and mysterious occurrences surface, challenging her perception of home and family bonds.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
36,976 ratings
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Review Roundup
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey receives praise for its eerie atmosphere and compelling exploration of family dynamics. The writing is evocative, and the protagonist is well-developed. Critiques focus on pacing issues and a narrative that some find uneven. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking gothic tale that succeeds in delivering suspense with emotional depth.
Who Should Read Just Like Home?
A reader who enjoys Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey will appreciate psychological thrillers with a dark, domestic twist. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects or Shirley Jackson’s We Have Always Lived in the Castle would likely be drawn to its haunting atmosphere, complex characters, and exploration of family secrets.
36,976 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Small town, Maine • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
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