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ageekybibliophile's review against another edition
3.0
This book had a few too many characters for my reading pleasure. I found myself drawn more to the side stories than the main case. I also felt like the main case went on forever and then just ended. I liked the character of Hammersmith and will get round to reading it's sequel at some point but until then I'll say it was an okay read just a bit long winded for my liking.
godollin's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
toadtornado's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Feels more like backstory the author had to explain so we would understand the story he wanted to write- book 2. Reads more like the first rocky season of a tv show than a novel. I liked the main characters though. Hopeful book 2 or a stand alone novel by this author would be better.
The amount of “ahead of his times” moments the doctor has is very funny to me. I love girlboss moments lol
The amount of “ahead of his times” moments the doctor has is very funny to me. I love girlboss moments lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Trafficking and Child death
anniemd's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
sjruskin's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this novel quite a bit. It was an exciting thriller while still having good character development and an interesting historical aspect of Scotland Yard and morgues. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys thrillers or historical novels.
roseangel2's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
thepeacefulmuser's review against another edition
5.0
Eerie, unique back and forth writing style, sequel...Yes please!
ginger95's review against another edition
Thought I was in the mood for a darker murder mystery and I wasn't no fault of the book or author
duparker's review against another edition
4.0
Really good introduction to this series. I enjoyed the Victorianism as well as the criminal elements. The characters seem real and it actually is a page turner that keeps you going. I found the evil and the darkness to be not over done, nor campy. I'll look forward to reading more.