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dernichtraucherin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kathryn1776's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
syrmiana's review against another edition
4.0
[3.5]
Okay I think I was the problem when it came to enjoying this book. I was forced to read it for a class, and maybe that was the crux of it.
However, I did like it for the most part. I found the reading rather easily and enjoyable, and you could pretty much read through it fast. It wasn’t really right up my alley, though (maybe neo-victorian novels aren’t), even if the plot was interesting. I found Grace’s descriptions a bit boring (I’m sorry).
On another note, I liked the ending. I liked how Grace was always some sort of a continuous connector between life and death, first when she was accused of murdering Kinnear, then when her mother died, and then at the end when she doesn’t know whether she’s pregnant (bringing life into this world) or has got a tumor (she’s dying).
Okay I think I was the problem when it came to enjoying this book. I was forced to read it for a class, and maybe that was the crux of it.
However, I did like it for the most part. I found the reading rather easily and enjoyable, and you could pretty much read through it fast. It wasn’t really right up my alley, though (maybe neo-victorian novels aren’t), even if the plot was interesting. I found Grace’s descriptions a bit boring (I’m sorry).
On another note, I liked the ending. I liked how Grace was always some sort of a continuous connector between life and death, first when she was accused of murdering Kinnear, then when her mother died, and then at the end when she doesn’t know whether she’s pregnant (bringing life into this world) or has got a tumor (she’s dying).
foureyez's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
air_bear5568's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
skochara's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
stefs1974's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
5.0
zophisereads's review against another edition
4.0
A very interesting critique of the victorian morals, gender dualism, and womanhood set in an unsettling atmosphere.
gbelter's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
pks96's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5