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jessthanthree's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Murder, and Death of parent
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual harassment, Blood, Violence, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Classism
Minor: Racism, Forced institutionalization, and Terminal illness
juliekreddy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.25
doloresofcourse's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
portlandcat's review against another edition
4.0
This book was absolutely fantastic! Probably the best thriller I have yet read.
cat_queen005's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kgkk's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
debjazzergal's review against another edition
4.0
This was a perfect read for Halloween time. Enjoyed it. In fact, found it to be quite the page turner.
frankiholmes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sophiefrancoiselucie's review against another edition
3.0
It took me nine months to finish this book, which, obviously, is not a good sign. I had high expectations because I love gothic novels, and even more so when they’re set in the Victorian era. Needless to say, I was a bit disappointed.
What I usually enjoy about Gothic novels is that they’re creepy, action-packed and that there are always very silly and unbelievable plot twists. I find that deeply entertaining. (I mean, The Monk by Lewis is all about that, and it’s just soooo good) Here, however, everything was too slow and obvious. Although a lot of things were creepy and the atmosphere was well rendered, it was just not working for me. I spent weeks not even looking at this book, even if I had some moments where I was like ‘oooh this book is exciting!’ but most of the time, I knew what was bound to happen and what truly interested me was not so much developed (I would’ve loved to know way more about Maud’s father and Dr Bryerly, who were very creepy and intriguing).
It was not a terrible read - hence the 3 stars - but I wouldn’t really recommend it because I didn’t find this novel worth the commitment.
What I usually enjoy about Gothic novels is that they’re creepy, action-packed and that there are always very silly and unbelievable plot twists. I find that deeply entertaining. (I mean, The Monk by Lewis is all about that, and it’s just soooo good) Here, however, everything was too slow and obvious. Although a lot of things were creepy and the atmosphere was well rendered, it was just not working for me. I spent weeks not even looking at this book, even if I had some moments where I was like ‘oooh this book is exciting!’ but most of the time, I knew what was bound to happen and what truly interested me was not so much developed (I would’ve loved to know way more about Maud’s father and Dr Bryerly, who were very creepy and intriguing).
It was not a terrible read - hence the 3 stars - but I wouldn’t really recommend it because I didn’t find this novel worth the commitment.