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helene0707's review against another edition
2.0
What a letdown. Gothgull Hollow started strong and I was enjoying reading it, but when the second needless fight happened, I lost my interest. I originally received a copy through NetGalley but I also bought a paperback edition, which I read for the majority.
Now, what’s so very wrong about this novel? Although it’s 300 pages long, very little happens. The story is comprised of long paragraphs describing fights, rituals, or even dialogue in far too much detail. Scenes are repeated. For instance, two fights happen with the same creature where the outcome is exactly the same, and then two characters chase a ghost right after another. I’m not sure if the author was aware of that, but surely an editor should have noticed?
I also didn’t like that characters were talking to themselves or that the glorious, amazing fighter called Hephzibah, his wife, “Zib”. The horror element mainly relied on gore and the book wasn’t “chilling” (as promised in the blurb). It was more of a fantasy story with a very small target audience. I’m not a huge Warhammer fan, but I do know some things about the universe, and I was sure I was going to like this novel. What a shame!
2 stars
Now, what’s so very wrong about this novel? Although it’s 300 pages long, very little happens. The story is comprised of long paragraphs describing fights, rituals, or even dialogue in far too much detail. Scenes are repeated. For instance, two fights happen with the same creature where the outcome is exactly the same, and then two characters chase a ghost right after another. I’m not sure if the author was aware of that, but surely an editor should have noticed?
I also didn’t like that characters were talking to themselves or that the glorious, amazing fighter called Hephzibah, his wife, “Zib”. The horror element mainly relied on gore and the book wasn’t “chilling” (as promised in the blurb). It was more of a fantasy story with a very small target audience. I’m not a huge Warhammer fan, but I do know some things about the universe, and I was sure I was going to like this novel. What a shame!
2 stars
shadowspinner's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Violence, and Body horror
Moderate: Animal death and Death of parent
thereadingrogue's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
itcamefromthepage's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
Received as an ARC from Netgalley:
This was absolutely outstanding. I adored the writing and the characters.
A tight gothic thrillride with monsters, ghosts, and interdimensional beings.
Heavy influence from old school Hammer horror films with a magic system that is mysterious but makes sense at the same time. A hard line to walk.
I've never read any Warhammer fantasy books before and knew next to nothing about the world but that didn't prevent me from understanding the story. A great introduction.
Warhammer Horror continues to be outstanding.
This was absolutely outstanding. I adored the writing and the characters.
A tight gothic thrillride with monsters, ghosts, and interdimensional beings.
Heavy influence from old school Hammer horror films with a magic system that is mysterious but makes sense at the same time. A hard line to walk.
I've never read any Warhammer fantasy books before and knew next to nothing about the world but that didn't prevent me from understanding the story. A great introduction.
Warhammer Horror continues to be outstanding.
hamnet19's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
An interesting read, enough mystery to keep me constantly wanting to read more and the characters relationships were surprisingly soft compared to the dark themes of the story
treskjegg's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
galbraith's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ritaroo27's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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? No
3.0