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richmondo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.5
frostycat303's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
5.0
ceeej56's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
magnolia4ever's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
jenny_hedberg's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyable sequel to The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, Mori, Thaniel and Six make a trip to the Japan where Mori seems to have set a plan into motion years back. Strange things are happening in Tokyo and Thaniel has been tasked by the British Foreign Office to see what the all the faff is about. Natasha Pulley has once again crafted an enticing story with plenty of mystery, maybe a bit heavy on the steampunk for my liking. I would recommend refreshing your memory on what happened in the first book before picking up this one because I felt a tad confused in the beginning.
claire518's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
oneofthefoxes's review against another edition
4.25
Es ist schon eine Weile her das ich "Der Uhrmacher von der Filigree Street" gelesen hatte, seitdem lässt mich Natasha Pulleys Erzählstil nicht los. Manchen wird das wohl zu langsam erzählt sein. Action geladenes ist nicht so ihre Welt. Mir persönlich verschafft es aber ein wohliges Gefühl. Pulleys Ideen sind dabei kreativ und Vielfältig. Ihre Art historisches mit Phantastik zu verknüpfen gefällt mir dabei besonders gut.
Was es mit dem Buchtitel auf sich hat, muss der geneigte Lesende selbst ergründen ;)
Obwohl ich sagen würde, das Band 1 auch als Einzelband sehr gut funktioniert hätte. Einerseits hätte ich daher diese Fortsetzung gar nicht gebraucht. Andererseits hat sich die Autorin etwas getraut und einen eleganten Twist in ihre Geschichte eingebaut. Daher hab ich es trotzdem genossen und mochte den Roman sehr.
Pulley hat so eine Art mir das Herz zu zerrquetschen um mich dann Stück für Stück wieder zusammen zu setzen.
Was es mit dem Buchtitel auf sich hat, muss der geneigte Lesende selbst ergründen ;)
Obwohl ich sagen würde, das Band 1 auch als Einzelband sehr gut funktioniert hätte. Einerseits hätte ich daher diese Fortsetzung gar nicht gebraucht. Andererseits hat sich die Autorin etwas getraut und einen eleganten Twist in ihre Geschichte eingebaut. Daher hab ich es trotzdem genossen und mochte den Roman sehr.
Pulley hat so eine Art mir das Herz zu zerrquetschen um mich dann Stück für Stück wieder zusammen zu setzen.
bonald's review against another edition
I really enjoyed the first book, and I have a feeling I’ll enjoy this one too. I just don’t think I’m in the right mood for it right now. But I’m planning on coming back to it at some point.
mikkareads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
4.75
This book is the second installment of a duology, and if you haven't already, I strongly advise you to read «The Watchmaker of Filigree Street» first. Not only could following the highly complex story in this volume be challenging, otherwise, but «The Watchmaker» is a wonderful, charming novel that is very much worth reading.
With that settled, let's talk about «Pepperharrow.» The story picks up five years after the end of the first book.
Thaniel Steepleton and Keita Mori, along with their adopted daughter, travel to Tokyo where they face a situation threatening in many ways. War with Russia shifts from a possibility to a probability, and the British embassy is haunted. Literally. Meanwhile, Mori's behavior is strange even by his unique standards, and Thaniel feels their relationship might be faltering. To distract himself, he delves into the task of uncovering what's behind the ghost sightings.
Mori is scared. Thaniel sees ghosts. Mori disappears. And for the rest of the book, *you* are haunted by the uneasy feeling that this volume might end in tragedy. …no, I won't tell you, just read it.
One twist follows another; the plot branches out in increasingly multi-layered subplots… Historical events, political intrigue, mystical happenings, and steampunk elements intertwine, but the wonderful writing style and dense atmosphere hold it all together, in my opinion. The narrative pace is slow, which is necessary so the story doesn't collapse under its own complexity; a profound tension gradually builds. As in «The Watchmaker,» the author draws her profound characters with a delicate hand; much is implied between the lines and requires careful reading.
I loved it. And if you, dear reader, appreciate complex narrative structures, original ideas, and a genre mix that's as rewarding as it is demanding, chances are high that you will love it too.
With that settled, let's talk about «Pepperharrow.» The story picks up five years after the end of the first book.
Thaniel Steepleton and Keita Mori, along with their adopted daughter, travel to Tokyo where they face a situation threatening in many ways. War with Russia shifts from a possibility to a probability, and the British embassy is haunted. Literally. Meanwhile, Mori's behavior is strange even by his unique standards, and Thaniel feels their relationship might be faltering. To distract himself, he delves into the task of uncovering what's behind the ghost sightings.
Mori is scared. Thaniel sees ghosts. Mori disappears. And for the rest of the book, *you* are haunted by the uneasy feeling that this volume might end in tragedy. …no, I won't tell you, just read it.
One twist follows another; the plot branches out in increasingly multi-layered subplots… Historical events, political intrigue, mystical happenings, and steampunk elements intertwine, but the wonderful writing style and dense atmosphere hold it all together, in my opinion. The narrative pace is slow, which is necessary so the story doesn't collapse under its own complexity; a profound tension gradually builds. As in «The Watchmaker,» the author draws her profound characters with a delicate hand; much is implied between the lines and requires careful reading.
I loved it. And if you, dear reader, appreciate complex narrative structures, original ideas, and a genre mix that's as rewarding as it is demanding, chances are high that you will love it too.