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torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gun violence, Misogyny, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, War, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, Suicide, Cursing, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Alcohol, Death, Sexual assault, Body horror, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Blood
thereadedit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved being able to see the world through the eyes of a woman in 1920s London. You were able to see how much things have changed throughout the years. Along with change you were able to see the simplicity of the times without the complexity of technology.
This was definitely a story that had to be followed closely or you missed out on details that you would later appreciate.
Moderate: Death of parent, Rape, Bullying, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Gun violence, Suicide, Death, War, Fire/Fire injury, and Murder
bookcheshirecat's review
4.0
“You can't imagine how hard it is to come home from hell and be expected to pick up the threads of a life. Apply for jobs, go to a factory, punch in, punch out. Put your lunch in a bag and get on the omnibus every day. Like nothing happened. Nothing.”
➽ This is one of Simone St. James' older titles, but I still enjoyed it a lot! It's set in the 1920s after the first world war and follows Sarah Piper, who's a temporary agent that takes on any odd jobs that come her way. When she gets offered the chance to become the secretary of infamous ghost hunter Alistair Gellis, she's not sure what she's getting herself into. Piper has been leading a solitary life, so against all common sense, she agrees and travels with him to investigate the haunting of a young servant called Maddy Clare. They're joined by Alistair's long time friend and assistant Matthew Ryder, who immediately catches Sarah's eye despite his gruff demeanor. He's been deeply scarred by the way and still fights with his demons. This book was so haunting and emotional! Sarah gets closer to Maddy's ghost, as she hates all men and sees the pain that has been inflicted on her. Tensions are rising as it's likely that whoever hurt her still lives in the small town unseen and might not want their secret to come out!
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, War, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Suicide, Sexism, and Forced institutionalization
gondorgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, War, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Suicide, Classism, Murder, Rape, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
sonygaystation's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, and Rape
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Sexual content, Violence, War, Cursing, and Sexual assault
Minor: Confinement, Grief, Alcohol, Gun violence, Medical content, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Stalking
kat_rowlen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: War, Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Pedophilia, and Rape
chapterobsessed's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was a snoozer. 😴😴😴
Graphic: Suicide and Rape
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Alcoholism
_readrateandrepeat's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Suicide, and War
neniacorcoran's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Suicide
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Grief, and Rape
_bookishbrina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
book genre: paranormal, suspens, ghost story
pace: medium-fast
storyline: ★★★★✩
characters: ★★★✩✩
character development: ★★★✩✩
writing: ★★★★✩
diversity: ★★★✩✩
attention to detail: ★★★★✩
ending: ★★★★✩ (I found it satisfying!)
originality: ★★★★✩
is there smut? yes
if yes, quality of the smut: meh, kind of classic, emotional and boring
I really good read for October let's say! Just spooky enough, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Graphic: Rape, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and War