Accumulation - Wyrms.de

Hardcover, 336 pages

Published by G.P. Putnam's Son.

ISBN:: 979-8-217-04762-8

A twisty, searing, conversation-starting novel about a filmmaker-turned-housewife who moves into her dream house and is forced to consider whether it's the house or herself that is haunted.

When documentary filmmaker turned stay-at-home mom Tennessee Cherish moves into the the dream house her husband bought for her, a brighter future seems to be on the horizon. Even if her husband is frustratingly absent due to his new high-paying job. Even if their two young children begin acting out in strange ways. Even if she feels lonelier than ever.

Distracted by the endless details that come with moving into a new town, a new house, and new schools, Tenn doesn’t notice when odd things begin happening at home. The faucet that runs at all hours. The creepy doll that seems to show up in every room. The human tooth they found in the floorboards.

As the kids’ outbursts …

A twisty, searing, conversation-starting novel about a filmmaker-turned-housewife who moves into her dream house and is forced to consider whether it's the house or herself that is haunted.

When documentary filmmaker turned stay-at-home mom Tennessee Cherish moves into the the dream house her husband bought for her, a brighter future seems to be on the horizon. Even if her husband is frustratingly absent due to his new high-paying job. Even if their two young children begin acting out in strange ways. Even if she feels lonelier than ever.

Distracted by the endless details that come with moving into a new town, a new house, and new schools, Tenn doesn’t notice when odd things begin happening at home. The faucet that runs at all hours. The creepy doll that seems to show up in every room. The human tooth they found in the floorboards.

As the kids’ outbursts and the strange events start to escalate, the family finds themselves increasingly caught in loops, repeating everyday actions with dangerous—and then devastating—effects. Tenn realizes she must find the source of what is haunting her family, before it kills them all.

Taut and twisty, scary and searing, Aimee Pokwatka’s Accumulation lays bare the high price women pay for the promises of domesticity and motherhood, and the many ways in which families can be haunted.

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Amber Herbert reviewed Accumulation by Aimee Pokwatka

A Domestic Paranormal Suspense Novel Reminscent of The September House

3 stars

Accumulation won't be to everyone's taste. It's more tense than scary and leans heavily on domestic drama.

The novel follows Tenn, Ward, and their two kids (Anders and Aisling) after they move into Tenn's dream house. The house's foundation is cracking, a creepy doll moves of its own accord, shadows gather just outside Tenn's line of sight, and soon enough she finds herself in a mundane time loop. The story centers on Tenn's struggles with the anxieties and drudgery of child rearing, home maintenance, and countless appointments while Ward uses work as an excuse to leave her to deal with everything. As their marriage deteriorates, so does the house.

This novel might be scary to some; if you're a mother and wife, you'll likely find it relatable and a tad suspenseful. While there are literal ghosts and paranormal experiences that accumulate, the story is much more focused on …

Accumulation won't be to everyone's taste. It's more tense than scary and leans heavily on domestic drama.

The novel follows Tenn, Ward, and their two kids (Anders and Aisling) after they move into Tenn's dream house. The house's foundation is cracking, a creepy doll moves of its own accord, shadows gather just outside Tenn's line of sight, and soon enough she finds herself in a mundane time loop. The story centers on Tenn's struggles with the anxieties and drudgery of child rearing, home maintenance, and countless appointments while Ward uses work as an excuse to leave her to deal with everything. As their marriage deteriorates, so does the house.

This novel might be scary to some; if you're a mother and wife, you'll likely find it relatable and a tad suspenseful. While there are literal ghosts and paranormal experiences that accumulate, the story is much more focused on the lives of this family and how tension, grievances, and distance can accumulate within the confines of a home if left unchecked.

I recommend this to fans of The September House.

Thank you to Putnam and NetGalley for the ARC.