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ribookfinds's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
maddyephraim's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? No
2.25
Somehow nothing happened plot wise? Good, spooky vibes but not much else outside that
telurin's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
ayotomi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
patricknight's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Review: What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher
Quote:
"I sometimes think the fundamental disconnect with civilians is that they think a war is an event, something neatly bounded on either end by dates. What anyone who's lived through one can tell you is that it's actually a place. You're there and then you leave, but places don't stop existing just because you aren't looking at them."
Brief Review: Easton thr retired soldier is back after the events of What Moves The Dead. In a new place that's being haunted by a creature of folklore. That robs the breath from those while asleep. While this was a creepy sort of story. The pace felt too slow for such a short novella. By the time it got interesting, it was basically over. Solid, but not as good as the first story.
3⭐️⭐️⭐️
Quote:
"I sometimes think the fundamental disconnect with civilians is that they think a war is an event, something neatly bounded on either end by dates. What anyone who's lived through one can tell you is that it's actually a place. You're there and then you leave, but places don't stop existing just because you aren't looking at them."
Brief Review: Easton thr retired soldier is back after the events of What Moves The Dead. In a new place that's being haunted by a creature of folklore. That robs the breath from those while asleep. While this was a creepy sort of story. The pace felt too slow for such a short novella. By the time it got interesting, it was basically over. Solid, but not as good as the first story.
3⭐️⭐️⭐️
vtmichelle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked this more than the first book. We now know most of the characters and I like their relationships with each other. This time around I found the new Bors very loveable and the Widow very badass. Would love to see and learn more about Angus and Ms Potter next time around.
kimlauren's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
d0rkthrone's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
thelostvoid's review
4.25
Read for the 2024 Buzzwordathon September Prompt: Senses
It isn't entirely accurate to call this novella chilling, although I did get very cold while reading it because Melbourne Springs are sunny and hot one day and raining and cold the next. It is accurate to say that this book creeped me out, making the move from the living room to my bed and turning off lights was gently tense and I stopped listening to my atmospheric creepy music once I was warm and cosy under my blankets.
I like how straightforward horror novellas often are, it's creepy and atmospheric and doesn't need to maintain the energy for hundreds of pages and is just a short sojourn into spook-ville. I am clearly rambling, I don't have a lot of thoughts other than this was a great read, as a T Kingfisher books are, and I am extra-glad I happened upon this edition signed in the city Dymocks!
It isn't entirely accurate to call this novella chilling, although I did get very cold while reading it because Melbourne Springs are sunny and hot one day and raining and cold the next. It is accurate to say that this book creeped me out, making the move from the living room to my bed and turning off lights was gently tense and I stopped listening to my atmospheric creepy music once I was warm and cosy under my blankets.
I like how straightforward horror novellas often are, it's creepy and atmospheric and doesn't need to maintain the energy for hundreds of pages and is just a short sojourn into spook-ville. I am clearly rambling, I don't have a lot of thoughts other than this was a great read, as a T Kingfisher books are, and I am extra-glad I happened upon this edition signed in the city Dymocks!
dianathebookish's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
They tell you that everything gets dark at the end, but it went white instead, the color of snow falling outside a window, and all I had to do was sit and watch it fall, forever.
In What Feasts at Night, the sequel to What Moves the Dead, ex-soldier Alex Easton heads back to their family’s hunting lodge in the middle of nowhere, Gallacia, hoping for a well-deserved break after all the creepy stuff that went down at the Ushers’ place. Along Alex, you will meet again batman Angus and Miss Eugenia Potter. When they finally arrive at the hunting lodge, they find that the old caretaker has kicked the bucket. That and there’s something weird around the area every now and then. The locals are convinced it's the work of some breath-stealing creature called the moroi. Even though they seem to not buy this whole bonkers story, they can't deny that there's definitely something wrong here. And those strange dreams...
Anyways, this is yet another great and short read from T. Kingfisher. I would def recommend it for autumn, if not for the story then just for the ambience. Just imagine- it's raining outside. There's maybe a thick fog outside your window. You are reading comfortably inside under low lights or even some candles (don't think about logic and eye-sigh). Alone. And occasionally you hear sounds. Or no sounds at all. mmmm, perfect!
In What Feasts at Night, the sequel to What Moves the Dead, ex-soldier Alex Easton heads back to their family’s hunting lodge in the middle of nowhere, Gallacia, hoping for a well-deserved break after all the creepy stuff that went down at the Ushers’ place. Along Alex, you will meet again batman Angus and Miss Eugenia Potter. When they finally arrive at the hunting lodge, they find that the old caretaker has kicked the bucket. That and there’s something weird around the area every now and then. The locals are convinced it's the work of some breath-stealing creature called the moroi. Even though they seem to not buy this whole bonkers story, they can't deny that there's definitely something wrong here. And those strange dreams...
Anyways, this is yet another great and short read from T. Kingfisher. I would def recommend it for autumn, if not for the story then just for the ambience. Just imagine- it's raining outside. There's maybe a thick fog outside your window. You are reading comfortably inside under low lights or even some candles (don't think about logic and eye-sigh). Alone. And occasionally you hear sounds. Or no sounds at all. mmmm, perfect!