She Is a Haunting
She Is a Haunting
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2023
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Dalat, Vietnam • Contemporary
2023
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran is a Gothic horror novel about a young woman visiting her estranged father in Vietnam. She stays at a haunted colonial-era mansion, where she encounters unsettling phenomena and uncovers family secrets. The story explores themes of identity, heritage, and the supernatural.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Suspenseful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Trang Thanh Tran's She Is a Haunting weaves a chilling narrative with vivid imagery and an engaging plot. The novel's atmospheric tension and exploration of cultural themes captivate readers, though some may find its pacing uneven. Tran's skillful character development and evocative prose deliver a haunting, resonant tale despite occasional narrative lulls.
Who Should Read She Is a Haunting?
A reader who enjoys She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran likely appreciates supernatural thrillers with a cultural twist. Fans of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson would enjoy the eerie, atmospheric storytelling and exploration of identity and heritage.
9,839 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Dalat, Vietnam • Contemporary
2023
YA
14-18 years
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