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asmallgremlin's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Short, quick, yet dark and thrilling, and a nice little snapshot in the universe of His Dark Materials.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit and Death
Minor: Alcohol
sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Car accident, and Murder
faeleth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
callidoralblack's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Car accident, Alcohol, and Vomit
alsoapples's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
bookishwondergoth's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really enjoyed this short story from the world of ‘His Dark Materials’ by Philip Pullman. Of the four short stories that have been published since ‘The Amber Spyglass’ concluded, this is hands down my favourite.
A portrait of a young woman and a monkey statue are mysteriously connected, and a couple of art collectors discuss them over drinks by the fire. Long time fans of the series will recognise the arts’ subject matter and appreciate the mysterious spooky goings on. We’re not offered answers but it doesn’t matter. My interest was piqued!
The story very much reminds me of the little gothic horror vignettes in Edgar Allan Pie’s ‘Tales of Mystery and Imagination’. The writing has a very nostalgic quality to it, and I was definitely hooked from the get go. Great stuff.
A portrait of a young woman and a monkey statue are mysteriously connected, and a couple of art collectors discuss them over drinks by the fire. Long time fans of the series will recognise the arts’ subject matter and appreciate the mysterious spooky goings on. We’re not offered answers but it doesn’t matter. My interest was piqued!
The story very much reminds me of the little gothic horror vignettes in Edgar Allan Pie’s ‘Tales of Mystery and Imagination’. The writing has a very nostalgic quality to it, and I was definitely hooked from the get go. Great stuff.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Death, and Murder
justmys's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? N/A
3.0
A short, spooky story with a gothic feel. Good for a stormy autumn night.
I think if I'd read 'His Dark Materials' I'd have understood some things better, but I have a vague enough understanding to have been able to pick up on things.
I think if I'd read 'His Dark Materials' I'd have understood some things better, but I have a vague enough understanding to have been able to pick up on things.
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident and Death
bi_n_large's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Death
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