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sophie211green's review against another edition
4.0
Going in, I expected this to be a slightly creepy quick read that I would forget easily. This was not that for me personally, but for the better. Something about the concept of these girls being haunted to complete the work of dead geniuses was extremely compelling to read About and let’s be honest, the dark academia vibes were incredible. Super excited to read more Lois Duncan!
luciearan's review against another edition
3.0
Nebylo to špatné, ale nijak mě to nenadchlo, tak nějak jsem čekala víc... víc atmosféry, tajemna, napětí... Příběh je poměrně originální, čtivý, ale nějak mu chyběla duše.
cburgbennett's review against another edition
3.0
CREEPY. Very quick read. Different concept at a "ghost" story. Eery. Kinda messed up. A clean read.
eyreguide's review against another edition
3.0
Dark, mysterious house. Dark, mysterious secrets. The scene of ghosts and horrible deaths. Isolated. Perfect for a boarding school! This story starts off with alot of suggestive occurrences. Weird happenings, strange dreams, under the veneer of normality everything is vaguely sinister and suspect. It’s curious that Kit’s mother and new step-father has to go on a honeymoon trip that will last her entire first term in school, but it conveniently leaves her stranded and vulnerable to whatever sinister plan the head of the school has in mind. I’m going to have to be equally vague as to what exactly is going on with the school and the four students, but I was impressed by the suspense and the gradual escalation in the horror of what was happening. As usual for Lois Duncan, I found the whole novel to be a very entertaining and light read, and while the story is not so very unpredictable, it is interesting to see how the author handles the story and the characters.
For a fun tid bit, Emily Bronte has an interesting and important role to play in this story.
For a fun tid bit, Emily Bronte has an interesting and important role to play in this story.
jessethereader's review
4.0
Solid concept that was executed really well! I feel like this is the perfect horror novel for people who have a hard time with the intensity that some horror novels can bring. It's a very chill horror novel and I really enjoyed it!
leilakrzyzewski's review against another edition
3.0
When the parents found out there were only four kids at this boarding school, why didn't they say "oh let's find a different school'?
noldorin's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
isdica's review against another edition
3.0
3,5/5★
Me ha gustado mucho lo que es la idea y la trama del libro, pero me da un poco de pena que sea tan corto. Me parece que con todo lo que presenta se podría haber sacado mucho más partido a la historia y haber profundizado mucho más.
Dicho esto, es un libro muy fácil y rápido de leer, y se disfruta bastante. Lo he leído en un suspiro y ha estado bien!.
Se nota que son adolescentes, y me parece que algunas decisiones están más hechas por la trama que por la forma en la que actuaría una persona de la edad. Otras sin embargo me han puesto nerviosa porque son situaciones en las que sí actuaría un adolescente inconsciente
Me ha gustado mucho lo que es la idea y la trama del libro, pero me da un poco de pena que sea tan corto. Me parece que con todo lo que presenta se podría haber sacado mucho más partido a la historia y haber profundizado mucho más.
Dicho esto, es un libro muy fácil y rápido de leer, y se disfruta bastante. Lo he leído en un suspiro y ha estado bien!.
Se nota que son adolescentes, y me parece que algunas decisiones están más hechas por la trama que por la forma en la que actuaría una persona de la edad. Otras sin embargo me han puesto nerviosa porque son situaciones en las que sí actuaría un adolescente inconsciente