The Children on the Hill

by Jennifer McMahon
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Good Books rating 3.33
Psychological Thriller
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  • ID: 7884
  • Added: 2025-12-18
  • Updated: 2025-12-18
  • ISBN: 9781982153953
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2022-04-26
  • Reviews: 3

In 1978, Dr. Helen Hildreth, a renowned psychiatrist, lives a double life: a compassionate healer by day and a loving grandmother by night. Her grandchildren, Vi and Eric, are thrilled when she brings home Iris, a silent and feral child. The three form a Monster Club, bonding over their shared adventures and the monsters they hunt. But as Iris begins to come out of her shell, dark secrets and primal fears start to surface. /n/n Fast forward to 2019, Lizzy Shelley, a popular podcast host, travels to Vermont to investigate a young girl's abduction and a monster sighting. Lizzy knows monsters are real, and she's determined to hunt one down—her very own sister. The Children on the Hill takes readers on a breathless journey to face the monsters within us all.

Reviews
Cannonball Read · 2022-10-10
disappointing 2.50

The book is a hit or miss for the reviewer, who found it to be a miss. They liked the idea of reimagining Mary Shelley's Frankenstein but felt the execution was lacking.

The reviewer expresses mixed feelings about the book, finding it to be a hit or miss. They appreciate the concept of reimagining Mary Shelley's Frankenstein but feel that the execution falls short. The reviewer notes that the book has its moments but ultimately does not live up to their expectations. They suggest that fans of the genre might still find some enjoyment in it, but it is not a standout work.

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    McMahon is such a hit or miss for me. The latest, was definitely a miss.

    I liked the idea of reimaging Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

    The book has its moments but ultimately does not live up to expectations.

Writers Workout · 2022-04-21
good 3.50

The book is a decent attempt at mixing genres and exploring different kinds of monsters. It is enjoyable and engaging.

The reviewer appreciates the book's attempt to blend genres and explore various monsters, finding it enjoyable and engaging. They highlight the book's ability to keep readers interested throughout. However, they also note that the book might not be groundbreaking but is still a worthwhile read for fans of the genre.

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    To sum up, The Children on the Hill is a decent attempt at mixing up genres and exploring monsters of different kinds.

    It's an enjoyable and engaging read.

    The book might not be groundbreaking, but it is still a worthwhile read for fans of the genre.

Cemetery Dance · 2022-04-19
great 4.00

The book is a psychological thriller with a dark mystery and plenty of horror elements. It is praised for its suspense and thrilling narrative.

The reviewer highlights the book's ability to blend psychological thriller elements with a dark mystery and horror, creating a suspenseful and thrilling narrative. They appreciate the book's depth and the way it keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The reviewer also notes the book's ability to explore complex themes and characters, making it a compelling read.

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    The Children on the Hill is so many things at once — a psychological thriller with a dark mystery at its core, and plenty of horror elements.

    It's a suspenseful and thrilling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

    The book explores complex themes and characters, making it a compelling read.

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