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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Feminine rage. God of the outside.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is a slow burn, very, very gothic.
Read if you're a fan of; troubled pasts, grief
I just reviewed Grey Dog by Elliott Gish. #GreyDog #NetGalley
Read if you're a fan of; troubled pasts, grief
I just reviewed Grey Dog by Elliott Gish. #GreyDog #NetGalley
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This gothic horror novel somehow manages to be a very surprising example of both a gothic novel and a horror novel.
Ada, approaching 30 and starting a new teaching position after her disgraced exit from her last position, is a deeply conflicted character. I found her mesmerizing as she processes her childhood and recent trauma while navigating her new life.
Grey Dog is a gorgeous feminist rant in an oppressive period drama. Ada’s fight to know and become her true self within the expectations of patriarchal Christian society of 1905 is wrenching and dramatic to read. As Ada appears to unravel she becomes stronger, as she becomes unlikeable I could not help but love her.
The horror of Grey Dog is subtle yet chilling. Her visions, the whispers, the grisly “gifts’,” were they in Ada’s head? Was she being manipulated? True gothic horror elements.
Beautifully written, emotionally wrenching, inducing anger and grief, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Beautifully narrated by Natalie Naudus with taught emotion and fiercely suppressed rage.
Thank you Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
Ada, approaching 30 and starting a new teaching position after her disgraced exit from her last position, is a deeply conflicted character. I found her mesmerizing as she processes her childhood and recent trauma while navigating her new life.
Grey Dog is a gorgeous feminist rant in an oppressive period drama. Ada’s fight to know and become her true self within the expectations of patriarchal Christian society of 1905 is wrenching and dramatic to read. As Ada appears to unravel she becomes stronger, as she becomes unlikeable I could not help but love her.
The horror of Grey Dog is subtle yet chilling. Her visions, the whispers, the grisly “gifts’,” were they in Ada’s head? Was she being manipulated? True gothic horror elements.
Beautifully written, emotionally wrenching, inducing anger and grief, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Beautifully narrated by Natalie Naudus with taught emotion and fiercely suppressed rage.
Thank you Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Blood, Toxic friendship
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This had so much potential and, unfortunately, it didn't quite deliver. I don't think this should have been epistolary. Though some classic horror is written in letters or journals, the writing style later in the novel did not reflect the characters deteriorating mental state. She is biting her only friend and not bathing to piss people off , but she has the ability to craft coherent journal entries? It all felt a bit over explained in the end. I wanted either more mystery (which epistolary novels are perfect for), or to be inside her head. What I found most disappointing was that this overpromises on being queer and full of rage. Not bad for a debut though!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault