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trak17's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
margaret21's review
1.0
Thank goodness I only wasted an hour of my life reading this. I don't like Kate Mosse's books, and I loathe stories of the supernatural. If you like either, by all means give it a go. Otherwise, avoid.
ainebarry's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
inkstainedthumb's review
4.0
Lovely book, just too short. It just skimmed the surface of what happened, to Freddie Smith, to his brother, George, to Marie and her family, its why I couldn't give it a 5 star rating. The book was good though. The type of book to read if you're in a hurry, or aren't brave enough to read a mammoth book, like some of Kate Mosse's other books.
therightprofile's review
2.0
A mildly interesting short story which was predictable and not as affecting as it intend to be.
shahrun's review
4.0
Don’t let the crappy cover put you off, there is a not too bad short story inside. Even though I felt the story predictable, it had enough mystery to make the journey worth it. Love to try a longer book by this author.
bookishreadsandme's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This is another Kate Mosse short story I read last month and whilst reading it I realised it was in fact based on her novel The Winter Ghosts which I read quite a long time ago. It has made me want to read that again.
The story is atmospheric with classic ghost story elements to it. The descriptions of the scenery in France and the caves were mesmerising to read about showcasing the strength of Kate Mosse’s writing. I felt like I was there in the mountains with the characters Frederick and Marie.
The plot is simple and straightforward which is perfect for a short story yet it still has that rich feel to its historical detail. It is quite a sad, moving ghost story and I must admit it was quite predictable but that didn’t stop my enjoyment.
The Cave is a beautiful yet haunting short story all about grief and needing closure to move on. A compelling little book that is perfect to read in one sitting on a cold winter night.