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kduffy's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
bookswritingandmore's review against another edition
5.0
Give me historical fiction, mystery with some romance thrown in. I'm there for it!
This book was so good. I dont think my words can do it justice.
The London Monster is running all over London scaring unassuming women and no one can stop him. He is too fast to even identify. Tom cant stand by and watch these women get hurt so he does his best to stop him with dire consequences. Mauve is a romantic with a child she cant take care of because of circumstances out of her control. She does what she has to, to get back to her. Sophia is a lady of means who is betrothed to a man she doesnt love. She does her best to get her writings published by newspapers all over London bit who takes a woman seriously?
All these stories are weaved together effortlessly to tell this story. The mystery is one I did not guess till the final revea,l even though I kept having several suspects. One by one they were cleared. Such an amazing story.
#thelondonmonster #historicalfiction #mystery #suspense #romancereader #booktour #bookreview
This book was so good. I dont think my words can do it justice.
The London Monster is running all over London scaring unassuming women and no one can stop him. He is too fast to even identify. Tom cant stand by and watch these women get hurt so he does his best to stop him with dire consequences. Mauve is a romantic with a child she cant take care of because of circumstances out of her control. She does what she has to, to get back to her. Sophia is a lady of means who is betrothed to a man she doesnt love. She does her best to get her writings published by newspapers all over London bit who takes a woman seriously?
All these stories are weaved together effortlessly to tell this story. The mystery is one I did not guess till the final revea,l even though I kept having several suspects. One by one they were cleared. Such an amazing story.
#thelondonmonster #historicalfiction #mystery #suspense #romancereader #booktour #bookreview
bostonduchess's review against another edition
5.0
Ms. Scott's novel, The London Monster, was everything I look for in historical fiction. It was well-researched, full of period detail, seamlessly wove prose and period-appropriate dialogue that is also accessible to the modern reader, and evoked a deep sense of atmosphere. The characters were engaging and realistic, and honestly, I think the character, Maeve, ended up being my favorite of all (she reminded me of Eponine and Fantine from Les Miserables). The Monster was well-written and mysterious, and had me guessing right up until the end. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I could tell the author researched much before writing this book.
jmilberg's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jeanmrobertsauthor's review
5.0
My Review:
First, I would like to thank Donna and The Coffee Pot Book Tour for inviting me to host this book and to read and review The London Monster.
The History: The Late Georgian/Regency Period is one of the most popular time settings for historical fiction and with good reason. The Age of Reason, the Enlightenment, was in full flower. Science was on the rise and superstitious beliefs on the wane. The rich were having fun. It was a time of indulgence for many with the Prince Regent leading the charge. Author Donna Scott takes full advantage of this amazing time in history and gives the reader a full immersion into Georgian London.
I thought the author did a fantastic job of pulling the reader into her world. The clothes, the lifestyles, the culture and mores are all ring true. I enjoyed spending a few hours in that amazing time period.
The Characters: There are four main characters, not including the 'Monster'. Sophie, from a well to do family, is trapped in an engagement to a man she does not love. Tom, the son of an aspiring politician, is constrained by family expectations. Maeve, is a prostitute on the opposite end of the spectrum. She cannot escape her life, trying to support a sickly child. And Cuthbert, Sophie's fiancé, money constraints make it imperative he marries, and marries well. Each have unique motivations, secrets, desires and goals. I found their stories engaging and well drawn.
The Writing: Told in 3rd person, the writing is good, fast paced and with little down time. The dialogue and language are appropriate for the era. The story is well plotted.
Overall: I enjoyed the London Monster. The mystery of the Monster's identity was well done and added an interesting layer to the story. I would highly recommend this fine novel to anyone interested in this time period.
First, I would like to thank Donna and The Coffee Pot Book Tour for inviting me to host this book and to read and review The London Monster.
The History: The Late Georgian/Regency Period is one of the most popular time settings for historical fiction and with good reason. The Age of Reason, the Enlightenment, was in full flower. Science was on the rise and superstitious beliefs on the wane. The rich were having fun. It was a time of indulgence for many with the Prince Regent leading the charge. Author Donna Scott takes full advantage of this amazing time in history and gives the reader a full immersion into Georgian London.
I thought the author did a fantastic job of pulling the reader into her world. The clothes, the lifestyles, the culture and mores are all ring true. I enjoyed spending a few hours in that amazing time period.
The Characters: There are four main characters, not including the 'Monster'. Sophie, from a well to do family, is trapped in an engagement to a man she does not love. Tom, the son of an aspiring politician, is constrained by family expectations. Maeve, is a prostitute on the opposite end of the spectrum. She cannot escape her life, trying to support a sickly child. And Cuthbert, Sophie's fiancé, money constraints make it imperative he marries, and marries well. Each have unique motivations, secrets, desires and goals. I found their stories engaging and well drawn.
The Writing: Told in 3rd person, the writing is good, fast paced and with little down time. The dialogue and language are appropriate for the era. The story is well plotted.
Overall: I enjoyed the London Monster. The mystery of the Monster's identity was well done and added an interesting layer to the story. I would highly recommend this fine novel to anyone interested in this time period.
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