Incidents Around the House
Books | Fiction / Horror
3.3
Josh Malerman
“Simply put—and I do not say this lightly—Incidents Around the House is the most purely effective horror novel I have ever read.”—Neil McRobert, Esquire (Best Horror Books of 2024, So Far) A chilling horror novel about a haunting, told from the perspective of a young girl whose troubled family is targeted by an entity she calls “Other Mommy,” from the New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box“This book is the monster that lives inside your closet.”—Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted HouseTo eight-year-old Bela, her family is her world. There’s Mommy, Daddo, and Grandma Ruth. But there is also Other Mommy, a malevolent entity who asks her every day: “Can I go inside your heart?” When horrifying incidents around the house signal that Other Mommy is growing tired of asking Bela the question over and over, Bela understands that unless she says yes, her family will soon pay.Other Mommy is getting restless, stronger, bolder. Only the bonds of family can keep Bela safe, but other incidents show cracks in her parents’ marriage. The safety Bela relies on is about to unravel. But Other Mommy needs an answer. Incidents Around the House is a chilling, wholly unique tale of true horror about a family as haunted as their home.
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Author
Josh Malerman
Pages
384
Publisher
Random House Worlds
Published Date
2024-06-25
ISBN
0593723120 9780593723128
Community ReviewsSee all
"Listened to the audiobook. I wasn’t sure at first, but I ended up captivated. It had an unexpected depth of family relations and vulnerability that I wasn’t expecting. I toggled between 4/5 star rating. The fact that it’s been days since I finished and am still thinking about it, made up my mind. The ending left you with some “ food for thought”"
Rhon
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book! 📕 The paranormal/ psychological aspects made it all the more better because I kept wondering in the beginning if “other mommy” was an entity of the mind or an actual being. "
Starryowl
"An ode to parenting. The defining and identifying of some of our most challenging human emotions. "
Margie Hunter
"I loved this book. Yes it was a bit predictable but it was an easy read and definitely gave me the creeps. The story being told from the point of view of the little girl just adds to the creepy factor. It’s spooky and you can feel Bela’s fear as you read it. This was great! "
Sandy
"it was really interesting never got bored finished it in abt a day or two "
Syri
"While this was a good book with an interesting POV, it doesn't live up to all the hype of scariest book ever. Since the POV is from a child it doesn't allow for that sophisticated writing style that helps to instill fear or dread. I both read the book then listened to the audiobook because I heard it was a great listen. The audiobook was definitely very good, but didn't make the book any scarier. "
Ashley Dunn
"90% or more was fantastic until it was just meh. Disappointed in the ending and how it just abruptly came to an end the way it did."
Kayla Nickels
"DNF. Overheard spoiler so decided not to finish"
Melanie Turner-Ridling
"I listened to the audiobook because who has time to read anymore. The performance of the narrator was astounding! I couldn't stop listening!
This is a book told from the viewpoint of a little girl who has a friend called Other Mommy. When things start happening around the house, it becomes more and more chilling to listen.
By the end I was left bereft of all feelings as I was in a state of shock for a couple days. Highly recommend listening to it as you read to enhance your reading experience! "
Amanda Metcalfe
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