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taitai's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a slow burn read, I was quite indifferent until somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 way through, and then realised I couldn't put it down.
The narrative set-up is complicated: it jumps between two time periods, and the view points of all the main characters. I read this on Kindle, and with hindsight wish I'd read it as a physical book, because I find this kind of set-up easier to keep track of on a paper rather than digital page.
It's quite claustrophobic, as you know from the very beginning what the 'end' of the 1972 storyline was, and you're trapped in the lighthouse with them, wondering how on earth we're going to get to that end point. And you're trapped in the other storyline with the wives, who can't get away from that end point.
The narrative set-up is complicated: it jumps between two time periods, and the view points of all the main characters. I read this on Kindle, and with hindsight wish I'd read it as a physical book, because I find this kind of set-up easier to keep track of on a paper rather than digital page.
It's quite claustrophobic, as you know from the very beginning what the 'end' of the 1972 storyline was, and you're trapped in the lighthouse with them, wondering how on earth we're going to get to that end point. And you're trapped in the other storyline with the wives, who can't get away from that end point.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
The child death by drowning is referred to as a memory of something that happened, from the perspective of the parents. It's an event in the past for even the earlier timeline in the book. It's not dwelled on in detail, but it is a recurring and pivotal plot point.crazysecondname's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
ich fand das Buch grandios
auch die Wart wie es geschrieben ist. das is anders als ich es sonst gewohnt bin aber es war sehr erfrischend anders
auch die Wart wie es geschrieben ist. das is anders als ich es sonst gewohnt bin aber es war sehr erfrischend anders
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death and Stalking
flashandoutbreak's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Death, and Child death
oceanic_rabbit's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's thought-provoking and poingant. Full of careful quotes and passages.
Will be re-reading in future to catch all the details.
Will be re-reading in future to catch all the details.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Child abuse, and Stalking
keelys's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
ccassidy98's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Abandonment, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
helenaramsay's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It is difficult to write an answer to a mystery that has fascinated people for decades, and though The Lamplighters is beautifully written with interesting shifts in perspective, it doesn't do that convincingly. There are several theories suggested about the vanished lightkeepers that could be as captivating as the mystery deserves with a dignity and consideration that matches some of the portraits of characters that emerge throughout. The answer could be revenge or madness or grief, or petulant jealousy and sheer dumb luck. As with a couple of other elements in the book, the mystery sort of fizzles out and leaves you wanting, but as it is beautifully written and because this is often the nature of great mysteries when they are unravelled, I couldn't be mad at it and still enjoyed many things a lot, most notably Arthur's story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death and Grief
becca9849's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Grief, Rape, Murder, Drug abuse, Death, Animal death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Addiction, Alcoholism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse, Car accident, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit
Inrach22's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Enjoyable read.
I enjoyed getting to see the story and the lives from every characters’ point of view. Well written.
I did not expect that ending.
I felt that it started to drag a wee bit near the end and then unravelled very quickly. Good setting, interesting take but I also did not completely understand the end. Sort of random but enjoyable read. Quite dark at times. Lighthouse was interesting. Bit depressing at times.
I enjoyed getting to see the story and the lives from every characters’ point of view. Well written.
I did not expect that ending.
I felt that it started to drag a wee bit near the end and then unravelled very quickly. Good setting, interesting take but I also did not completely understand the end. Sort of random but enjoyable read. Quite dark at times. Lighthouse was interesting. Bit depressing at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Rape
frietje9's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Grief, Murder, Sexual assault, and Rape