Breaking Out of Dreams: Book Review: The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street by Lindsay Currie

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Book Review: The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street by Lindsay Currie

Originally written: 3.21.21

I really liked Scritch Scratch so I went back to read this book, to see how the author and their stories have evolved. Overall it was okay but I felt it was almost uneven in places. Tessa and her focus made me a little frustrated, as did the unfolding of the mystery. However, I am still interested in reading Currie's upcoming release What Lives in the Woods. Actually, I'm fully expecting that one to rock and hope to read it as soon as it's available.

Rating: 6.5 Stars

Looking Back: I've kept up with Currie's books and own most of them. Here's hoping one of my kids likes scary stories.

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Ratings System

1 Star – Sentiment is: BLEH, I want my money back. In fact, I wish someone had warned me before I bought this so I wouldn’t have spent my money in the first place. And now I’m sad about the lost money. There’s nothing good coming out of this, is there?

2 Stars – Sentiment is: Grrr. Phooey. Argh.

3 Stars – Sentiment is: Gah. Could have been worse, right?.... No?.... Damn.

4 Stars – Sentiment is: What happened?? It had all the right starts and then just *kaplooey*

5 Stars – Sentiment is: Well....It was okay and, just *sighs* I WANTED to like it; does that count?

6 Stars – Sentiment is: I liked it well enough; it’s just that simple, really. It was OKAY but then again, when I think about it, I guess that doesn't sound much better.

7 Stars – Sentiment is: Good book, I’ll read the next release and come to a better decision about the work later.

8 Stars – Sentiment is: Great book. I may even love it in the future. As the saying goes, you never read the same book twice.

9 Stars - Sentiment Is: Very, very respectable read. Quite impressive, I assure you.

10 Stars – Sentiment is: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Read this book now! I'll buy you a copy and you'll just have to read it!

Writing Notes

(1) Each book up for review here was either independently bought by the author of this site or borrowed from the local public library.

(2) Every analysis available here was written, researched and evaluated accordingly for graduate work requirements and the completion of an MA in English.

**Extra update: In order to be responsible financially, it's not possible for me to buy every book I want anymore. As a result, my local public library has become my best friend, allowing me the opportunity to still read as many books as I want while ensuring that I'm careful with my finances. I urge my readers, or anyone who stops by this site, to support your library and check out what they have to offer so you can have the chance to read the books you want even when you can't afford them.