The Town Built on Sorrow

THE TOWN BUILT ON SORROW, as someone else said, has a gorgeous title, and a great cover. The feeling of eeriness and the mystery/thriller aspect is strong from the beginning. There is even an almost thematic feel to the novel from the get go that gives me slight BATES MOTEL feels to it. I enjoyed the read, and its a quick one--which I feel really lends to the atmosphere. A few clunky sentences here and there that tripped me up, but overall, I think its a solid read that anyone who enjoys that kind of atmospheric dread will enjoy.

There was a disconnect prevalent throughout this novel, which somehow worked to its advantage. Olav and Harper are descendants of the founding families of Hawthorne. Sofie is a member of the original settlers, whose curiosity and compassion lead to trouble. Her story plays a prominent role in the increasingly intertwined lives of Olav and Harper. Olav doesn't so much accept what he is as just goes with the flow of his life without inquiry or insight of any consequence. Harper is aloof and observant, seemingly not desiring to be very connected. In the end, however, her connections to others pull her through a harrowing encounter with Olav.

very dark love it will tell all my friends, what we do to hide things

A quick easy read. Eerie and atmospheric, a solid read.