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Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
42 reviews
nikolas_kolinski's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
- Stalking Jack The Ripper - review
The literary work has great potential and, if only the plot had been better developed and the authoress had a more experienced pen, it could have been the perfect example of a modern gothic novel.
The characters are pleasant and well characterized and the reader can easily identify him/herself with them within the story, but the absence of numerous suspects within the story, makes it easy to guess the identity of the murderer (
Nineteenth-century London is an excellent setting, effectively serving as a backdrop for the characters' events, but the author's addition of more modern elements may not always be appreciated.
In: "Stalking Jack the Ripper", Kerri Maniscalco proves to be a skilled author, although her writing is amateurish and sometimes simplistic.
The idea behind the narrative is creative and original and the characterization of the characters is well structured.
I promise. I’ll be as silent as the dead.”
“Ah,” Uncle said, putting a hat on and tugging it low, “the dead speak to those who listen. Be quieter than even them.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Medical content, and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Grief
fbzreadswhatever's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, and Forced institutionalization
melis_246's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.75
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Misogyny, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Stalking, and Abandonment
There was no repbookstarbri's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Blood, Medical content, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Medical trauma
Minor: Cannibalism
bubothereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The intrigue, the plot, the gasps. I read about 300 pages in one night up until 3:30 a.m. because I didn’t want to put it down.
The characters are top notch, her foreshadowing is superb, without being heavy-handed—I didn’t know what would happen, but when the reveal occurred I saw all the dominoes fall into place. Such an Agatha Christie move!!
The atmosphere was bone-chilling. I’d get scared and put the book down, shake it out, then pick it right back up.
The writing was a great style for Victorian England as well. Very believable.
The romance was something I shipped and felt natural. No insta-love. Very well-paced. Plus, i appreciate that Audrey Rose didn’t lose her head about him either—she questioned him and his motives. A reasonable approach to a relationship.
This is a 5-star read for me. I’ve not felt this jazzed about a book in a few months. Will pick up the sequel next year!
TW: the book is fairly gory, deals with murder, shows autopsies, and has some gaslighting moments.
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement, Drug use, Hate crime, and Forced institutionalization
midnightgremlin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and Murder
cherithburger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Forced institutionalization
shubhijha05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, Cannibalism, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness and Death of parent
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Medical trauma
chantellimus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Rape, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Chronic illness, Hate crime, Misogyny, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
onarosebeam's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Blood, and Medical content
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Forced institutionalization