The House of Dies Drear Audiobook

" I didnt like this book that much. For me it was ok.... "

" hated it!!!!!!!!! "

" The cover was different. I read it along with students in 7th grade as it is a literature circle book. I didn't care for it and the kids thought it was boring. "

" I read this because of school, no other reason.In fact if it weren't for me being forced to read this, I wouldn't have.Most "forced books" are boring and don't have much action.I didn't enjoy reading it it was just okay. "

" Its okay, but the begining is confusing "

" Meh. I would have given this two-and-a-half stars if I could. While the story of a boy and his family moving into a house supposedly haunted by the ghosts and runaway slaves is compelling, the writing is very choppy and difficult to follow at times. The main character, Thomas, seems incredibly cantankerous for a 13 or 14 year old. Other than his fear, we don't get a realy good idea of what's motivating him to make the observations he makes. (And he's always making motivations.)The ending was also completely unsatisfying to me. This is a book that could have been so much better. "

" I wish they had introduced more of the underground railroad part of the story, but still enjoyable (when you remember its a kid's book). "

" Real slow start for my lit group students. (5th graders) Right now they are calling it boring. As they get into it, I think they will like it better. "

" SIX WORD REVIEW: Read this twenty years too late. "

" I loved the idea of the plot, but it was a bit slow. I have to admit that I was disappointed. "

" Good characters but lacking in depth in terms of mystery and plot. "

" Reading it for our mother/daughter book club. "

" This is a really good book for people who want to read a mystery, with ghosts, and a little bit of slave history. "

" Geared toward teens but still a good "historical" read. I enjoyed it. "

" I read this in school! "

" I got bamboozled into reading this ... "

" This book lit my imagination on fire when I was a child. Sometimes when I go visit old houses I often have the sense that it reminds me of the "House of Dies Drear." "

" I know this book is a classic, but it drove me nuts that the first 3/4 of the book was so creepy and atmospheric...and then it turned into Scooby Doo, complete with rubber masks and meddlin' kids. Ugh. "

" I read this to preview it for Annie and was completely caught up in the simple story. "

" Pretty good book. Saw the movie before reading it though so I knew what was going to happen. I think if I would have read it before I saw the movie I would have enjoyed it more. "

" I can't tell if it was really super scary, or if the disjointed and confusing writing (in parts) just added to the anxiety and made me feel scared. I often re-read sections because the transitions were so abrupt. Just so-so. "

" scary (=. not that much. but made me think. RECCOMEND OT PEOPLE WHO LIKE THOSE TYPES OF BOOKS. also from a kids point of view. "

" To me it was a very dull and boring book. It was not interesting and it was hard to read because it was not the type of book that I like. "

" Doesn't make much sense "

" I'm bored and puzzled by the writing style, but I'm intrigued and want to see what happens. ---- I wrote that on a Wednesday, and by Friday I decided I didn't want to waste my time. "

" “The House of Dies Drear” had some really good moments. Hamilton was very good at creating an ominous, creepy mood and leaving you in suspense. Unfortunately, I found the plot to be only mildly interesting and the dialogue slightly unrealistic. "

" Eh. Can see why some of the students I spoke to weren't fond of this. Great concept, clunky, convoluted execution. Not the best read. "

" Youth fiction- combination historic fiction and mystery. Liked the way each chapter ended with suspense. Would make it a good read-aloud. But some sections moved slowly. "

" I read this book beacause my teacher had told us to read this book before a certain period amount of time. Like one week or two. "

" I am giving this book 3 stars only because I grinned at the dated writing and the obvious attempt of a female author to write as a teenage boy. Didn't work. Another mentioned a scooby do plot and that is right on the money. I bet this book was the inspiration for the pilot! "

" Disappointing. Started well and built momentum, but in the end it just lost steam and petered clear out. "

" I have read this book a thousand times! I LOVE IT! A boy unravels the mystery in his new house. Although suspensful, it is appropriate for children to read. This would be a great way to start a lesson about slavery and the Civil War. "

" I read this book when I was in Jr. High, and it still kind of creeps me out. "

" I really enjoyed this book. It's an easy, quick read. Definately written for young adults, but still enjoyable. "