Book Rating: 2.5 out of 5 (3 raters)
The Family Game was not a fan favorite for our thrill seekers. The plot and many of the events were too unnerving to be believable and/or worthy of our attention and praise.
The book dives into the life and love of Harriet (Harry) and Edward, two individuals in an unexpected relationship. The renowned author, Harry, falls in love with an estranged son of a billionaire, Edward, and relocates herself to the United States after a short romance. Now they are engaged and expecting a child and Harry is yet to meet his rich and eccentric family. In fact, Edward is reluctant for her to make an acquaintance.
Eventually, Harry is warmly welcomed into the Holbeck family, especially by the head of the household, Robert. He entrusts her with his secret, which he has recorded on a tiny mini cassette. Yes, the same type of mini cassette that basically becomes extinct in the 1990s. On this tape is a confession to a string of murders. Could Robert actually be that dumb to record his confession and let her listen to it?
The family's eccentrics is divulged further when we are introduced to some creepy family traditions that are way over the top (i.e., Krampusnacht). Although the tradition is carried on by many families throughout the world, it seems the Holbecks have to be extra in their execution. Not to mention the final Family Game that leads to more executions ...
Either way, the thrill seekers were shocked by the decisions made within this book's main and peripheral characters and gave it a low rating. Will that turn us off to this author? We'll see. Stay tuned.
