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books_nooks_spooks's review against another edition
There is nothing more magical AND terrifying than being backstage in a theatre - it makes the perfectly daunting setting for a grotesque, faustian tale. Not only does this book have an atmospheric backdrop, you get a decent dose of curses, relics, divas, scandal, a woman scorned, superstition, pacts, revenge, Victorian London, Greek mythology and of course tragedy. Now that’s a checklist! If you love a historical mystery, you are a fan of Laura Purcell or you simply love theatre and all it’s dramatics dahling, then you should probably grab yourself a copy of this book!
sarahp85's review against another edition
4.0
Did I accidentally ended up buying a lot of Shakespeare/theatre related books when I was in Oxford?
Yes
Do I happen to love them all?
Also, yes.
Everyone who goes to theatres enough knows about stories where a theatre is hunted. Add some Shakespeare, some creepy stuff... what's not to like? Loved the ending
Yes
Do I happen to love them all?
Also, yes.
Everyone who goes to theatres enough knows about stories where a theatre is hunted. Add some Shakespeare, some creepy stuff... what's not to like? Loved the ending
nouvellevogue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
telephus's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
merriblu's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
sharnie6's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pwettyfwog's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.25
isabelsophiex's review against another edition
dark
emotional
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Blood
mina7_'s review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.75
It's been a long while since I so thoroughly enjoyed and devoured a book in less than a week.
I loved the setting, the atmosphere, and the horror elements. The story makes you question if what's happening is truly supernatural or not; not only that but you start off feeling certain ways about certain characters and, by the end of the book, you find yourself feeling the exact opposite way about them. Any change of heart for any of the characters makes sense as we learn more about them, their lives, their reasonings, who they really are. They're all just so human and they have flaws.
I will definitely check out more works by the author as this was an incredible read!
I loved the setting, the atmosphere, and the horror elements. The story makes you question if what's happening is truly supernatural or not; not only that but you start off feeling certain ways about certain characters and, by the end of the book, you find yourself feeling the exact opposite way about them. Any change of heart for any of the characters makes sense as we learn more about them, their lives, their reasonings, who they really are. They're all just so human and they have flaws.
I will definitely check out more works by the author as this was an incredible read!
orlatanner's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? No
3.75