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Just Like Home

Sarah Gailey
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Just Like Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

Book Brief

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Sarah Gailey

Just Like Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

344

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Fantasy

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Small town, Maine • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

3.5

36,976 ratings

45%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

3.5

36,976 ratings

45%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

344

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Fantasy

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Small town, Maine • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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