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bizzels's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ashcanpete's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
xsymphonica's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
constantinareads's review against another edition
3.5
It is a fascinating dark narrative that involves murder, devastation, treachery, cruelty, manipulation, and violence. At times, it is eerie and frightening. Lichen Hall is riddled with mysteries, and the deeper the Pearl specifically probes, the more terrifying the enigma grows.
This novel's horror mostly comes from atmosphere and seclusion, though there is some bodily horror toward the conclusion. This book really dragged in the middle; it took too long for the timelines to mix, and when they did, it wasn't very gratifying. I wish this had been a shorter story.
This was a really good novel; I was captivated by the narrative and the characters, especially of the lives of Pearl and Mabel.
This novel's horror mostly comes from atmosphere and seclusion, though there is some bodily horror toward the conclusion. This book really dragged in the middle; it took too long for the timelines to mix, and when they did, it wasn't very gratifying. I wish this had been a shorter story.
This was a really good novel; I was captivated by the narrative and the characters, especially of the lives of Pearl and Mabel.
makikooni's review against another edition
dark
medium-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
theleadidea's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
meg0207's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mushroom_fairy_in_the_woods's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
It was really slow at times. And I couldn't get behind the constant switch between narratorts. Confused me in the beginning especially. The ending was kind of a let down. The book took so much time to built up the story and then the ending was so rushed. And all the wonderful lesbians didn't get a happy ending. What was that?
Still it was an entertaining read and once I got into it I really liked the characters and some story elements were wonderfully done. Writing style was easy to follow and the chapters were really short, which I liked.
Still it was an entertaining read and once I got into it I really liked the characters and some story elements were wonderfully done. Writing style was easy to follow and the chapters were really short, which I liked.
patty1989's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0