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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really enjoyed it but would've liked to have the plot pick up a bit earlier.
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
There is evil in this world. But does it lie solely in the actions of man, or can it self manifest? Why do we suffer monsters to live but kill those with the power to control or destroy them? Is it because we fear magic? Then how do we explain love?
It's the 1920s and, invoked through the power of a Ouija board, one of Manhattan's worst serial killers has returned from the dead. The police don't believe in mysticism, so the only ones who can stop him are Evie (a young flapper who's been banished from her home in Ohio for excessive wildness and defaming the town's golden son), her uncle, and his assistant from the museum of the occult. Too bad Evie feels the need to constantly lie about who she is and what she can do....
I enjoyed this story, though it is obviously the opening for a series and because of that leaves several issues unaddressed in the conclusion.
It's the 1920s and, invoked through the power of a Ouija board, one of Manhattan's worst serial killers has returned from the dead. The police don't believe in mysticism, so the only ones who can stop him are Evie (a young flapper who's been banished from her home in Ohio for excessive wildness and defaming the town's golden son), her uncle, and his assistant from the museum of the occult. Too bad Evie feels the need to constantly lie about who she is and what she can do....
I enjoyed this story, though it is obviously the opening for a series and because of that leaves several issues unaddressed in the conclusion.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read part of first chapter and got bored. May try again later.
FULL REVIEW HERE 👉 https://aspiringliteratiblog.wordpress.com/2017/12/14/review-the-diviners-by-libba-bray/ ❤ Be sure to give it a like or leave a comment!
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Frankly, I'm tempted to give it a 5 star rating but I don't know, maybe I'll adjust it after a while.
I loved it. I loved the story and how detailed it was. I loved how much research had been done to make it all work - such a tremendous effort and I applaud that! I loved the mystery SO much.
I loved the characters, too. They were distinctive, each having their own voice and focus throughout the story. But if I were to pinpoint where it could have been lacking, perhaps it was there because Memphis' side of story was too disconnected from the rest. Which I get, mind you! The author was just building things up for further installments but I guess it cracks half a star off the 5 star rating I would have had a pleasure to give otherwise.
I'm not the biggest Jericho fan... Furthermore, I adore Sam. :DDD
(Aspiring Literati team thanks thee. 💕)
Frankly, I'm tempted to give it a 5 star rating but I don't know, maybe I'll adjust it after a while.
I loved it. I loved the story and how detailed it was. I loved how much research had been done to make it all work - such a tremendous effort and I applaud that! I loved the mystery SO much.
I loved the characters, too. They were distinctive, each having their own voice and focus throughout the story. But if I were to pinpoint where it could have been lacking, perhaps it was there because Memphis' side of story was too disconnected from the rest. Which I get, mind you! The author was just building things up for further installments but I guess it cracks half a star off the 5 star rating I would have had a pleasure to give otherwise.
I'm not the biggest Jericho fan... Furthermore, I adore Sam. :DDD
Original Goodreads review below:
I'll be honest, I read Diviners for the first time in the summer of 2014. I've read it many times since. It is one of my favorite books, the beginning of one of my favorite series. Where do I even start?
I suppose I'll start with the setting, and world building. Bray is a master of capturing the Americana, translating not just the 1920s we imagine, but the 1920s that was, the very feeling of American in the 1920s. The fading nightmare of WWI and Spanish Influenza, obscured beneath the bright lights of flappers, the call of opportunity, she captures the innate feeling of America from the sparkling cities to the endless prairies. Her research is solid and well used without being overly "realistic" and her writing voice is breathtaking.
The characters should come next. Bray is excellent at making complex, sympathetic characters that you love, even if they aren't entirely likeable. The main protagonist, Evie, is selfish, brash, insecure, and at times downright unlikable. But she also has a tremendous amount of kindness in her, and a fierce desire to live her life. Mabel Rose is more than just the mild mannered friend, she's learning to stand up for herself. Theta isn't simply a beautiful, competent woman, she is cautious and has moments of heartbreaking vulnerability. And that's just to name a few.
Now, the story. I was raised in a religious household, though not the weird oppressive fringe stuff. Which made my middle school dive into the Book of Revelations a bit concerning for my family (it's fine I was just figuring out how to Be Edgy). It is, I suppose, a very minor spoilerthat the main villain inspiration draws from Revelation. I am an absolute sucker for that. Especially given how Bray used this inspiration without making Diviners religious, or reference anything Divine/God. The story is well paced, twisty, and at times terrifying.
Look, I adore Diviners. It's one of the books I try to make everyone I know read. It's the book I'll revisit time and time again. It's something I think everyone should give a try. Not because of some grand or profound lesson, but because it is simply a fantastic, engaging, well written story.
I'll be honest, I read Diviners for the first time in the summer of 2014. I've read it many times since. It is one of my favorite books, the beginning of one of my favorite series. Where do I even start?
I suppose I'll start with the setting, and world building. Bray is a master of capturing the Americana, translating not just the 1920s we imagine, but the 1920s that was, the very feeling of American in the 1920s. The fading nightmare of WWI and Spanish Influenza, obscured beneath the bright lights of flappers, the call of opportunity, she captures the innate feeling of America from the sparkling cities to the endless prairies. Her research is solid and well used without being overly "realistic" and her writing voice is breathtaking.
The characters should come next. Bray is excellent at making complex, sympathetic characters that you love, even if they aren't entirely likeable. The main protagonist, Evie, is selfish, brash, insecure, and at times downright unlikable. But she also has a tremendous amount of kindness in her, and a fierce desire to live her life. Mabel Rose is more than just the mild mannered friend, she's learning to stand up for herself. Theta isn't simply a beautiful, competent woman, she is cautious and has moments of heartbreaking vulnerability. And that's just to name a few.
Now, the story. I was raised in a religious household, though not the weird oppressive fringe stuff. Which made my middle school dive into the Book of Revelations a bit concerning for my family (it's fine I was just figuring out how to Be Edgy). It is, I suppose, a very minor spoiler
Look, I adore Diviners. It's one of the books I try to make everyone I know read. It's the book I'll revisit time and time again. It's something I think everyone should give a try. Not because of some grand or profound lesson, but because it is simply a fantastic, engaging, well written story.
it was very okay but I was definitely willing myself to love it