abigail34's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
annagracehewitt's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pam_sartain's review against another edition
4.0
The Lights of Prague by Nicole Jarvis is a fantasy novel, set in Prague, where there are creatures such as pijavice (vampires), will o' the wisps, and other things that go bump in the night. Domek is one of the lamplighters, those who protect humanity from these creatures.
His friend, Lady Ora Fischerová, also has things that go bump on the brain, and witnesses a pijovice go into the daylight, surely an act of suicide, but there's rumours of a cure.
This was a good story, set in the 19th Century, with secrets being unearthed. I would be very happy to read more of these characters. It made me think of Gail Carriger's Parasole Protectorate series, but without the steampunk!
The Lights of Prague was published on 25th May 2021 and is available from Amazon , Waterstones and Bookshop.org .
You can follow Nicole Jarvis on Twitter and on her website .
I was given this book in exchange for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to Titan Books .
His friend, Lady Ora Fischerová, also has things that go bump on the brain, and witnesses a pijovice go into the daylight, surely an act of suicide, but there's rumours of a cure.
This was a good story, set in the 19th Century, with secrets being unearthed. I would be very happy to read more of these characters. It made me think of Gail Carriger's Parasole Protectorate series, but without the steampunk!
The Lights of Prague was published on 25th May 2021 and is available from Amazon , Waterstones and Bookshop.org .
You can follow Nicole Jarvis on Twitter and on her website .
I was given this book in exchange for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to Titan Books .
krista6320's review against another edition
2.0
It had it all..all the elements were there for a truly great book. I don't want to say it was awful...I don't want to say it lol but Jesus.
PROS:
gorgeous writing
Prague theme
Use of German Jewish and other eastern European language and description.
Some LGBTQ rep
CONS:
poor structure
Repetitive writing
No character description or personality
Plot dragged
Didn't even get interesting till chapter 12.
PROS:
gorgeous writing
Prague theme
Use of German Jewish and other eastern European language and description.
Some LGBTQ rep
CONS:
poor structure
Repetitive writing
No character description or personality
Plot dragged
Didn't even get interesting till chapter 12.
dhilderbrand's review against another edition
3.0
It took me forever to start enjoying this book. Not sure why. Really ended up fun
blackcatchroniclesx's review against another edition
Saving for when I go to Prague
leena_is_tired's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
parrothesis's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.75