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COULD NOT STOP! I was riveted by the climax and resolution of this book. It is the most riveted I have been in a long time! Whether there we any other negatives to detract from my review of this book (and there really were not), the end was enough to make up for anything else. I take a deep breath, trying to collect my thoughts. But they’re an unruly, unreliable bunch. My skull feels like a snow globe recently shaken, swirling with important bits of information that have yet to land. And I can’t grasp” As she gets to know the residents and staff of the Bartholomew, Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who comfortingly, disturbingly reminds her of the sister she lost eight years ago. When Ingrid confides that the Bartholomew is not what it seems and the dark history hidden beneath its gleaming facade is starting to frighten her, Jules brushes it off as a harmless ghost story—until the next day, when Ingrid disappears. Jules takes on a job as an apartment sitter at the prestigious and mysterious Bartholomew building, known for its luxurious yet eerie reputation.

Never take anything you haven't earned, my father used to say. You always end up paying for it one way or another. The power imbalances within the building contribute to the suspense and tension of the novel, as Jules navigates the dynamics and confronts the consequences of these inequalities. I didn’t like the end of this book, which I feel like is a very unpopular opinion. I just feel like it took a lot of inspiration from a very famous, award winning movie. I can’t tell you which movie, without completely spoiling the twist, but it was just too apparent for my liking and honestly just really ruined the ending for me. it’s Get Out Personally I felt like the way the main character was piecing things together was pretty unbelievable and left me unsatisfied. It had potential but the ending will be a hit or miss depending on your taste.This book’s story development and a little part of the ending have quiet resemblances with “Rosemary’s baby”! At least the apartment management doesn’t hire young people to have sex with devil and have beautiful satanic children looking like Tom Ellis. There are a few rules: no visitors, no nights away from the apartment, no talking to or otherwise bothering the wealthy residents, and no posts on social media. Desperate for money, Jules agrees. I’ve been a bit hit and miss with Riley Sager’s books. I absolutely loved Final Girls, but his next release The Last Time I Lied missed the mark for me. Much like Sager's previous works, this is a slow burn, taking it's time leading you to a combustible conclusion. This ending, however, didn't even singe my eyebrows. The book concludes with the resolution of the mystery surrounding Bartholomew and Ingrid’s disappearance.

This book has no idea what it wants to be. Is it a ghost story? A murder mystery? By the end, did I even care? No. No I didn't. No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen’s new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan's most high-profile and mysterious buildings. Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind. The writing style was captivating. Riley Sager is a brilliant thriller expert. He knows how to maintain stress. My reading experience with this one probably wasn't as unpleasant, but it felt like a whole lot of nothing. No excitement, no investment in the characters, no admiration for the storyline/writing/setting/whatever.Jules is a strong, relatable, and engaging character. The toggling between past and present builds the tension to a fever pitch. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was excellent. It was so engaging that I listened to the entire book in 2 days. Love it or hate it, I didn’t see the end coming, and it blew me away My favorite impression of the book was the old apartment atmosphere. It was intense and creepy. I felt like I was there but I don't want to be there, in a spooky, old house.

Jules becomes particularly intrigued by Ingrid, a previous apartment sitter who mysteriously disappeared from Bartholomew.It's always there. A loud hum buzzing through every waking thought. Things have gotten so bleak that I've recently started wondering how far I have left to fall before hitting bottom and what I'll do if I ever reach that point.” This story follows this girl Jules who is desperate for a job when she stumbles upon this too good to be true opportunity to live in this glamorous apartment building in New York and they will pay her to be a tenant there. Except for the building is said to be cursed / haunted / shady. But she desperately needs the money and she’s always wanted to live there since she was a little girl so it seems like a win/win situation. Until it’s not. I had high hopes for this one, and it doesn't live up to my expectation. I'm not saying that it was a bad book, but it isn't a 5 stars read like his other book ( The Last Time I Lied). I still like it. Gist: Abi’s teenage daughter, Olivia, is found in a coma after falling from a bridge. As Abi delves into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s fall, she uncovers dark secrets, tangled relationships, and a mother’s determination to uncover the truth and seek justice. They are also known as sliding bolts, as they feature a single bolt attached to the door, which slides across to fit snugly into a catch that is screwed onto the doorframe. You can buy these in various sizes; the small ones are common for internal doors, whereas larger, more robust barrel bolts are usually reserved for external doors or gates.

I just did not connect with this “Hunh?” storyline, which seemed to veer off in strange directions. One dimensional characters only added to my disappointment. So beginning is great, middle of the still good but ending ERRRRRR: You gave the wrong answer and you disqualified! The book explores themes of trust, deception, and the power of perception as Jules navigates the complex web of relationships and secrets within Bartholomew. Mystery and Suspense: The book is a thriller that explores the theme of mystery and suspense. It keeps readers guessing and on the edge of their seats as they try to unravel the secrets and uncover the truth behind the mysterious occurrences in the Bartholomew building. As she gets to know the residents and staff of the Bartholomew, Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who comfortingly reminds her of the sister she lost eight years ago. When Ingrid confides that the Bartholomew is not what it seems and the dark history hidden beneath its gleaming facade is starting to frighten her, Jules brushes it off as a harmless ghost story . . . until the next day, when Ingrid disappears.I have to be up in a couple hours for work. But I don’t care. This book took a 180 turn and it was so unexpected and I loved it.

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