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halloqueen9's review against another edition
2.0
Oh this book. It started off so good. And then just as it was rounding toward the exciting part it got weird and confusing. Super disappointed.
perfectsham's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.75
Started out fantastic and I was hoping it would be an unconventional romance between two neurodivergent people with a good bit of horror. Unfortunately, Jane went from an interesting and unusual protagonist to the same sort of baffling woman going above and beyond to save her mediocre, verging on abusive man, that we see in so many romance novels. Jane is initially pretty determined and independent and then she becomes a wishy washy drip who spends half the book wandering the house meekly calling out "Augustine?". What happened??
As soon as the plot gets into magic it gets boring and starts dragging. I can honestly not believe I preferred the explanations of maths and accounting to magic.
As soon as the plot gets into magic it gets boring and starts dragging. I can honestly not believe I preferred the explanations of maths and accounting to magic.
brianne_k's review against another edition
3.0
*3/5*
A good gothic horror novel.. but it dragged in parts.
A good gothic horror novel.. but it dragged in parts.
annamickreads's review against another edition
4.0
3.5!
Not quite what I thought it would be, I was honestly pleasantly surprised. Without risking spoilers, I thought that "the Death of Jane Lawrence" had a perfect Gothic literature tone that is great for fans of films like "Crimson Peak." All the attributes of a Gothic tale were accounted for, but that also means unfortunately so was the slow build.
Jane Lawrence (nee Shoringfield) is a great protagonist because she both fits with and defies the classic Gothic heroine. She's unwavering, unflinching, and skilled with mathematics, which is IMO an uncommon character trait in many books, but definitely an exciting new twist in this book. I love that her curiosity is also wrapped in practicality, she's not going to investigate the bumps in the night with naiveté, but rather, to protect someone she cares about.
Ultimately, while I felt a little taken out of the book based on how long it took to get to some of the revelations (to me!!!) that doesn't mean it wasn't a fabulously gory, descriptive, and fresh twist on the Gothic genre. If you're looking for ghosts, haunted heroines (and heroes), and dare I say a little magic, this book is for you!
Not quite what I thought it would be, I was honestly pleasantly surprised. Without risking spoilers, I thought that "the Death of Jane Lawrence" had a perfect Gothic literature tone that is great for fans of films like "Crimson Peak." All the attributes of a Gothic tale were accounted for, but that also means unfortunately so was the slow build.
Jane Lawrence (nee Shoringfield) is a great protagonist because she both fits with and defies the classic Gothic heroine. She's unwavering, unflinching, and skilled with mathematics, which is IMO an uncommon character trait in many books, but definitely an exciting new twist in this book. I love that her curiosity is also wrapped in practicality, she's not going to investigate the bumps in the night with naiveté, but rather, to protect someone she cares about.
Ultimately, while I felt a little taken out of the book based on how long it took to get to some of the revelations (to me!!!) that doesn't mean it wasn't a fabulously gory, descriptive, and fresh twist on the Gothic genre. If you're looking for ghosts, haunted heroines (and heroes), and dare I say a little magic, this book is for you!
mgraciosa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The build up was excellent. The first ~150 pages really gripped my attention, so I was surprised by the loll in the middle. Some of Jane’s analytical leanings were overstated to drive the plot and felt forced. The ending didn’t live up to the accolades on the cover.
casualshino's review against another edition
4.0
Nice gothic atmosphere, and a fun take on magic=math. Typically seen with litRPGs it’s interesting to see it used in a horror novel. While I have seen the trope executed a little bit better (the main characters use of magic annoys me a bit in this) it fit the plot of the story and made for a fun read.
Main takeaway from this though is get yourself a surgeon for a husband because that bone ring was cool as hell. (you might die though… be careful)
Main takeaway from this though is get yourself a surgeon for a husband because that bone ring was cool as hell. (you might die though… be careful)
rachellogan1994's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
Really enjoyed this book. It definitely gives gothic beauty and the beast types vibes. Would love to read a verson from Augustines perspective.
mels_karsh's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
chrissiewithanie's review against another edition
dark
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? Yes
3.0