'The Cellar' by Natasha Preston revolves around the abduction of a 16-year-old girl named Summer by a man named Clover, who kidnaps young women and forces them to be a part of his twisted family. Summer, along with other captive girls named Rose, Poppy, and Violet, is subjected to a life of psychological torture and manipulation in the cellar. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, including Summer's, her boyfriend Lewis', and Clover's, providing a chilling insight into the horrors faced by the victims and the disturbing mindset of the kidnapper. The plot is filled with suspense, horror, and psychological thrills, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate through the dark and twisted narrative.
The writing style of the book is described as gripping, haunting, and eerie, capturing the readers' attention from the start and holding it until the very end. The author's ability to delve into the complexities of the characters, particularly the protagonist Summer, and the antagonist Clover, adds depth to the narrative. explores themes of captivity, survival, teenage love, and the impact of trauma, creating a dark and intense atmosphere that immerses readers into the unsettling world of the cellar.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Triggers and content warnings for The Cellar include themes of kidnapping, psychological abuse, violence, trauma, emotional abuse, and discussions surrounding murder.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance in The Cellar, highlighted through the relationship between Summer and Lewis, her boyfriend, who plays a crucial role in her story.
From The Publisher:
The #1 New York Times bestseller
A gripping, ripped-from-the-headlines, twisty psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling thriller author Natasha Preston
Summer is trapped in a cellar with the man who took her-and three other girls: Rose, Poppy, and Violet. His perfect flowers. His family. But flowers can't survive long cut off from the sun, and time is running out...
Teen thrillers also by Natasha Preston:
Awake
The Cabin
You Will Be Mine
The Lost
The Twin
Ratings (14)
Incredible (2) | |
Loved It (6) | |
Liked It (3) | |
It Was OK (2) | |
Did Not Like (1) |
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2 comment(s)
16 year old summer is kidnapped and locked in a cellar by Clover with other girls, Rose, Poppy and Violet, his flowers, his family. In the meantime there is big search for summer and you follow Lewis her boyfriend sometimes. Mostly we follow Summer's point of view and sometime Clover/Colin.
Yeah I get that the book has its issues and somethings are not adding up. But I was so hooked on this book and this was definitely what I needed today on my way to get my wisdom tooth removed and after to keep my mind of the pain. It was just so exciting, creepy and just right amount of scary for me and for my enjoyment alone I give it 5 stars.
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The concept of the book was great! I read The Butterfly Garden, and thought this book would be similar. I feel the characters were not developed enough, and all of the perspectives were written in the same writing style, seeming they were all the same person. I was really confused how up until the moment she was saved, Summer was dying to see her family and boyfriend. I do understand Stockholm Syndrome, but Summer didn't seem to have it. It's possible, i suppose, the knock to her head did her in. I enjoyed the book, but wish there was more info and better writing styles. I also purchased two other books by this author, hopefully they will be 5/5!
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