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jcho's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
ghiblireads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
3.0
kellysmaust's review against another edition
5.0
The issues people take with this book are definitely present - it can be a bit repetitive at times, there's not a lot of action, and the protagonist is an unredeemable jerk - but I absolutely loved reading this gorgeous Gothic masterpiece. Anything about ancient forests, old English (possibly haunted) houses, folklore like Herne the Hunter showing up in the modern world - that's my jam!
mferrante83's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful read that falls somewhere on the dark fantasy/horror spectrum. Bailey conjures up an oppressive atmosphere with both the environment of the story and the weight of memory placed upon his characters shoulders. Highly recommended.
zezee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
karmachamillionaire's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
3.0
A good little gothic story, though I found it to be unnecessarily repetitive, the same information and ideas rehashed over and over again while the core mystery, supernatural bits and climax felt like a side note.
embax92's review against another edition
2.0
It took me forever to finish this book and it was a short book. The plot twist was obvious, and the main character was fairly unlikable in my opinion. I think the goal was a redemption arc for the main character but really it just ended abruptly with a “and off they went into the distance”.
lizbutcher's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
aranjournal's review against another edition
4.0
Su lomo y portada me llamaron desde el estante. Su título me intrigó. Su sinopsis me dio ganas de adentrarme en su historia en la misma librería y los primeros capítulos me confirmaron que iba a disfrutar muchísimo esta historia.
Este libro es una maravilla. Es como si el autor hubiera puesto sobre la mesa todas aquellas obras, autores y lo mejor de cada uno de mis géneros favoritos y, cuidadosamente, los hubiera tejido sobre la trama.
Referencias continuas a obras de Shakespeare, Poe, Milton o Dante. Respirar a Bécquer en cada párrafo. El bosque, la casa familiar, la atmosfera que atrae a la vez que sobrecoge... sí, señor.
Este libro es una maravilla. Es como si el autor hubiera puesto sobre la mesa todas aquellas obras, autores y lo mejor de cada uno de mis géneros favoritos y, cuidadosamente, los hubiera tejido sobre la trama.
Referencias continuas a obras de Shakespeare, Poe, Milton o Dante. Respirar a Bécquer en cada párrafo. El bosque, la casa familiar, la atmosfera que atrae a la vez que sobrecoge... sí, señor.
beckielee0214's review against another edition
3.0
It's an eerie gothic thriller. A bit slow for even a small book, but was still good.