The book presents numerous mysterious events and eerie occurrences within the Bartholomew building, such as disappearances, hidden rooms, and strange messages, creating an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue. Overall, this was a fun reading experience for the most part. This was my second book by the author, and I feel like he has a very captivating writing style that not only keeps you on your toes with guessing, but makes it almost impossible to not read his book in one sitting, because you never want to put it down.

The secrets and revelations surrounding Jules’ identity and the mysteries of Bartholomew contribute to the exploration of this theme. This book’s story development and a little part of the ending have quiet resemblances with “Rosemary’s baby”! At least the apartment management doesn’t hire young people to have sex with devil and have beautiful satanic children looking like Tom Ellis. She should’ve paid attention to those rules! Just like a roach motel, those who enter The Bartholomew never leave The Bartholomew. I think the satanic/sect twist. I don't like that part. I can't enjoy a story about exorcism or something like that. Maybe I haven't find the right one yet.

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The history and lore surrounding Bartholomew serve as a secondary storyline, adding depth and intrigue to the overall narrative. The book follows the story of Jules Larsen, a young woman struggling with personal and financial hardships in New York City. This is a Riley Sager book, so It’s not a spoiler to say there are twists and turns in this creepy, gothic suspense tale where the Bartholomew becomes a character itself. The palpable sense of eeriness with Jules all alone in the world up against some creepy neighbors in a gothic apartment building gave me a Rosemary’s Baby vibe.

I didn’t like the end of this book, which I feel like is a very unpopular opinion. I just feel like it took a lot of inspiration from a very famous, award winning movie. I can’t tell you which movie, without completely spoiling the twist, but it was just too apparent for my liking and honestly just really ruined the ending for me. it’s Get Out Gist: Abi’s teenage daughter, Olivia, is found in a coma after falling from a bridge. As Abi delves into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s fall, she uncovers dark secrets, tangled relationships, and a mother’s determination to uncover the truth and seek justice.Every so often, life offers you a reset button. When it does, you need to press it as hard as you can. As Jules delves deeper into her role, she starts noticing peculiar occurrences and strange behavior from the building’s staff and residents. No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen's new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan's most high-profile and mysterious buildings. Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind. The writing style was captivating. Riley Sager is a brilliant thriller expert. He knows how to maintain stress.