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holmfridurhp's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
carlytal's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing. The most enjoyable book I have ever read. Not only is the content intriguing but the wriing itself makes the book really enjoyable.
hanga's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
booktravler's review against another edition
5.0
Margret Lea has grown up in her parent's book store and learned the love of reading and getting lost in stories. She is drawn in to the life story of author Vida Winter and her life and tragedy that that followed.
This is a book I could not put down and enjoyed how Diane Setterfield brings the story around, connecting past and present.
This is a book I could not put down and enjoyed how Diane Setterfield brings the story around, connecting past and present.
legendaryphantom's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
meeranair_54's review against another edition
4.0
Margaret Lea works at her father’s antiquarian bookshop. When she receives a letter from famous author Vida Winters, inviting her to write the author’s biography, Margaret is drawn by the mystery of it all.
In unravelling the author’s story, Margaret comes face to face with a truth that has been lurking in her periphery all her life.
Diana Setterfield’s writing is easily the selling point of this novel. Atmospheric, character-driven, and full of intrigue.
She teases out her character’s inclinations, secrets, and innate nature with the ease of unwinding thread from a spool. At first glance, there isn’t a lot of depth to Margaret’s backstory. But once she finds a hidden box in her parent’s room, you begin to realise why she finds Vida’s story appealing.
It’s a medium-paced novel. There’s ample plot development at any given stage so I was thoroughly engrossed while reading The Thirteenth Tale.
I loved the narrative structure, with chapter sections alternating between Margaret writing Vida’s story and conducting her own research about what happened at Angelfield house decades ago.
While I expected the presence of the Angelfield house to be chilling, much like... Read the rest of the review on my blog.
In unravelling the author’s story, Margaret comes face to face with a truth that has been lurking in her periphery all her life.
Diana Setterfield’s writing is easily the selling point of this novel. Atmospheric, character-driven, and full of intrigue.
She teases out her character’s inclinations, secrets, and innate nature with the ease of unwinding thread from a spool. At first glance, there isn’t a lot of depth to Margaret’s backstory. But once she finds a hidden box in her parent’s room, you begin to realise why she finds Vida’s story appealing.
It’s a medium-paced novel. There’s ample plot development at any given stage so I was thoroughly engrossed while reading The Thirteenth Tale.
I loved the narrative structure, with chapter sections alternating between Margaret writing Vida’s story and conducting her own research about what happened at Angelfield house decades ago.
While I expected the presence of the Angelfield house to be chilling, much like... Read the rest of the review on my blog.
lilac_cottage_library's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
searser's review against another edition
5.0
A new favorite! The Thirteenth Tale is one of the only books I have ever considered re-reading. I enjoyed it that much! I was mesmerized by the story - so enchanting and haunting. I learned to appreciate the two different narrators, and grew to love them both in different ways. I was completely surprised by the ending and loved how everything fit together in the end. I "read" this book as an audiobook, and would definitely recommend it as a great listen.
rxqueen01's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.5