The Open House
- March 22, 2020
- corpsepile
"The Open House" is a simulation game that allows players to explore a showcase home in a premier development. Developed in partnership by Northtree Real Estate and Optix Dynamix Labs, the game offers a realistic and interactive tour of 15615 Hollow Oak Lane. Players should be aware that their default system username may be displayed during gameplay, particularly when live streaming.
Reviews
- The book is a gripping page-turner with many twists and turns that keep the reader engaged.
- The characters are well-developed, and the alternating perspectives add depth to the story.
- The suspense builds effectively, creating a chilling atmosphere that keeps readers on edge.
- The ending felt rushed and convoluted, with too many plot twists that strained believability.
- Some characters lacked depth, making it difficult to connect with their motivations.
- The pacing was inconsistent, with a slow start that detracted from the overall excitement of the story.
- story93 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story follows Amber, a divorced mother trying to sell her family home while navigating complex family dynamics and unexpected twists. While the initial premise is intriguing and the writing engaging, many reviewers found the plot convoluted, with disjointed storylines and an ending that often felt unsatisfactory or implausible. Despite these criticisms, the book maintains suspense and offers surprising twists that keep readers invested, though some felt the pacing and coherence suffered as the narrative progressed.
“The author carefully and thoroughly outlines the backstory of each character and slowly builds up to an unexpected ending.”
“This story follows our main character Amber Miller as she tries to sell her home after separating from her husband, eager to start a new life with her new boyfriend and her children.”
“The writing is skillful and engaging, and the many plot twists and differing accounts of events give the story mounting suspense as it unfolds.”
“Confused plot, improbable outcome, plot holes.”
“However, after a solid start, the story hurls towards its ending with the writer clearly focusing on 'twist endings' which are almost disjointed from the original story.”
“The end of the story was a bit convoluted and hard to believe, and it did take me a while to get through.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed emotional response, with some readers expressing heartfelt appreciation for the book while others felt that the plot twist at the end detracted from the overall emotional impact, suggesting a sense of fatigue from the author.