Review of House of Giral

[Nikita Wallace]

Captivating book, if you are into mystery and being left on your toes through every step of the way. This is the book for you. It has a little bit of everything. Its a great medical thriller.

[Diamond Igwesi]

Doesn't sound so bad anyway. But moving the mystery-resolution to the end of the novel would definitely make it much better. I have read a book that opened up far too early, and I understand the reviewers boredom. Still a nice book though. The author definitely put in a lot of time and acumen to write it.

[Inga_s Book Corner]

I think that admirers of mysterious, psychological thrillers might find this book intriguing. The theme sounds quite interesting, but lately, I haven’t found myself drawn to thrillers. Thank you for your review!

[Ganeefa Karan]

"House of Giral" by Mark Laurence Latowsky piqued my interest the moment I opened it. I'm curious to learn what Dr. Young's unique program is all about and what lies beneath the surface of Jennifer's breakdown.

[Tarana Bagotia]

House of Giral by Mark Laurence Latowsky begins with a compelling mystery, drawing readers in with strong character development and vivid scene-setting. The dark, suspenseful tone effectively builds tension, making the first half of the book highly engaging. However, the story unravels its core mystery too soon, leading to a less satisfying second half where the plot becomes more of a chase between good and bad. While the scientific information on psychedelics is interesting, it detracts from the pacing, making the conclusion feel drawn out. Despite this, the book will appeal to fans of dark, psychological thrillers with disturbing themes.

[Bethel Saint Bright]

I detest anything that has to do with psychedelics. Some people never recover from it and even develop dangerous mental conditions out of it. I haven't read the book through and I'm already angry with Dr. Young. Am I overreacting?

[Olga Markova]

I agree with you, Mrunal, that this novel has a brilliant start. I sampled the opening chapter about Jennifer's breakdown on her jog and her being taken by ambulance to the hospital. It felt like a great start for a thriller, with mystery lurking in every corner. I can glean from your review that this book must be a great read for medical thriller fans interested in psychedelics.

[Shiru Elizabeth]

A medical thriller that tracks Jennifer as she works through her painful history, suppressed memories, and terrible events in order to discover who she really is. Both interesting and thought-provoking, this book is perfect for psychology buffs. Congrats on BOTD.

[MAHAD BAIG MIRZA]

You've written a clear and insightful review! I appreciate how you highlighted both the strengths, like the well-developed characters and strong start, and the areas where the book could improve, particularly the pacing and the detailed focus on psychedelics. Your balanced approach, along with specific examples, offers readers valuable guidance on what to expect, especially with the sensitive content warnings. Great job!

[Amarachi Stephanie Ejike]

A medical mystery centered around the use of psychedelics to solve a mental breakdown caused by a traumatic past is the central plot of this story.
In "House of Giral" by Mark Laurence Latowsky, we meet Jennifer, the mentally challenged patient who possibly has a prior connection with Dr Young, who desperately wants to treat her with his controversial psychedelics program.
Did he succeed?

[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

Great review! You mentioned what was good with the book, the beginning, and what was not great with the book. The beginning of the book sounds interesting. Maybe I'll just read the book up until the murder is solved.

[Adroit Sage Highbrow]

I found the starting chapters a little fast-paced with morbid tone. The authors writing style and concept is very unique. Readers interested in suspense thriller will surely like this book. Well reviewed!

[Mr Benj]

House of Giral by Mark Laurence, a book that features psychedelics, medicine, hospital, science, and mental health. It will be interesting to read more about the book.

[Amos Osinya]

Besides being interested in this book to learn more about mental health, am interested in finding out why Dr. Young is so determined to treat Jennifer with psychedelics. This is a great book considering the place of mental health in today's world.

[Anaïs Quesson]

I wonder why Jennifer had a breakdown in the first place, and if this experimental treatment will help her recover. Well-written review!