A Quirky Read About A Supernatural, Dysfunctional Family
Rose Szabo’s story, What Big Teeth, is driven by it’s quirky characters. This is because at it’s heart, it is a story about a supernatural, dysfunctional family. The black sheep of the Zarrin family, Eleanor, decides to return to home after a horrifying event at her boarding school. Eleanor has been away for quite a few years, so she then spends the bulk of the novel trying to find where she belongs within the existing family dynamics. Like any other person, Eleanor just wants her family to accept her - quirks and all. Her situation, however, is further complicated by the fact that she is not like the other members of her family.
The plot is slow-paced, with subtle foreshadowing and gradual reveals. Some moments are predictable, but the story is still a good read. The action-packed ending especially makes up for the story’s slow start. Fans of The Addams Family or Dark Shadows will most likely enjoy reading this book.
The plot is slow-paced, with subtle foreshadowing and gradual reveals. Some moments are predictable, but the story is still a good read. The action-packed ending especially makes up for the story’s slow start. Fans of The Addams Family or Dark Shadows will most likely enjoy reading this book.