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lisayates's review against another edition
5.0
One word AMAZING!! This is not the sort of book I go for, but it was recommended and I'm so glad I decided to read outside my normal comfort zone! Once you start this book you won't be able to put it down, so be prepared for some late night reading. The language is very easy to read & the whole story flows so well. Will definitely be reading more from this author. Highly recommended read!
ladygodivas's review against another edition
1.0
The first 70% of this book is just nothing happening. The characters feel hollow, even the protagonist, even though we were provided plenty of backstory for her. Right in the beginning when her father disappeared, it's just constant trains of thought and small chatter until finally we get to the interesting part ONE HUNDRED PAGES before the ending.
I feel so dumb for reading this book and the ending wasn't even that good. It was super rushed and just like the 70% of nothingness, nothing happened.
God I wish I could get back the hours I spent reading this.
Giving it 1.5/5 stars just because the writing was passable and I like the taxidermy facts.
I feel so dumb for reading this book and the ending wasn't even that good. It was super rushed and just like the 70% of nothingness, nothing happened.
God I wish I could get back the hours I spent reading this.
Giving it 1.5/5 stars just because the writing was passable and I like the taxidermy facts.
super_squirrel's review against another edition
3.0
I do like Kate Mosse's books but she does have a tendancy to draw things out too long. I almost gave up but persevered and the ending once reached raced ahead in a satisfactory if slightly quick way. I loved the very subtle and low key way the relationship between Connie and Harry developed within the gothic framework. It flirts with the grotesque in the killings and the taxidermy but there isn't anything majorly gruesome if you are a crime/mystery reader.
nickreadsquick's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
egghead15's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
mollymadworld's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An enjoyable read, it was maybe a little slow in the middle but it had a dark, gothic mysterious air that led to a pretty large crescendo of an ending that felt well deserved if a little predictable.
rbrodeur's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rhonadarling's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5