The Seaharp Hotel

by Charles L. Grant
The Seaharp Hotel cover
Good Books rating 3.77
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  • ID: 2110
  • Added: 2025-10-12
  • Updated: 2025-10-12
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
Meet New Books · Meet New Books Reviewer · 2023-03-20
atmospheric 3.50

They highlighted the book's strong sense of place and its ability to evoke a sense of dread, but noted some predictable plot elements.

This reviewer was struck by the strong sense of place in The Seaharp Hotel, which really brought the setting to life and added to the overall atmosphere of dread. They appreciated how the author used the environment to enhance the horror elements of the story. However, they felt that some of the plot elements were a bit predictable, which slightly diminished the impact of the twists and turns. Despite this, they found the book to be a solid addition to the horror genre.

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    The sense of place is so strong that it becomes a character in its own right.

    Some plot elements felt a bit predictable, which took away from the suspense.

    A solid addition to the horror genre with a strong atmosphere of dread.

LibraryThing · LibraryThing User · 2023-02-15
original 4.00

They admired the unique blend of horror and psychological depth, but found some of the character development lacking.

This reviewer was impressed by the unique blend of horror and psychological depth in The Seaharp Hotel. They particularly enjoyed how the story delved into the darker aspects of human nature and the supernatural. However, they felt that some of the characters could have been developed more fully, which would have added more emotional weight to the story. Overall, they found it to be a thought-provoking and original take on the horror genre.

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    The blend of horror and psychological depth is truly unique and captivating.

    Some characters felt underdeveloped, which made it hard to fully connect with them.

    A thought-provoking and original take on the horror genre.

Goodreads · Goodreads User · 2023-01-01
chilling 3.80

They praised the atmospheric setting and eerie tone, finding it a chilling read. However, they felt the pacing could have been improved.

This reader was really drawn into the atmospheric setting of the Seaharp Hotel, which they found both eerie and captivating. They appreciated the way the author built tension and maintained a chilling tone throughout. However, they felt that the pacing was a bit uneven at times, which slightly detracted from their overall enjoyment. Despite this, they found the story to be a compelling and unsettling read that fans of horror will likely appreciate.

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    The atmosphere is so well-crafted that you can almost feel the cold seeping through the pages.

    The pacing was a bit uneven, which sometimes took away from the overall tension.

    A chilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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