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writtenechoes's review against another edition
5.0
The book was tough to read in the beginning but it gained a rhythm as I read. I found the character of Sydney Atherton endearing and probably the only lovable character in the book. I know that Marjorie Lindon was supposed to represent the "new woman" but I found her irritating and selfish. The end of the book wasn't satisfying but the mystery through the book was, and I also enjoyed the writing of the book more than the actual story.
sofietintenhertz's review against another edition
4.0
(4.5)
Hvem skulle trodd at en gotisk skrekkhistorie skrevet samme år som Dracula, men ble fullstendig glemt i vår samtid, som handler om biller kunne være så hysterisk morsom? Jeg satt med blyant og streket under så mange vittige og flotte sitater. Det er lenge siden jeg har kost meg så mye mens jeg har lest en roman.
Utdaterte fordommer trekker boka ned. Likevel en interessant refleksjon på holdningene og fryktene til Europeere på denne tiden som kommer veldig til utrykk i forfatteren.
Hvem skulle trodd at en gotisk skrekkhistorie skrevet samme år som Dracula, men ble fullstendig glemt i vår samtid, som handler om biller kunne være så hysterisk morsom? Jeg satt med blyant og streket under så mange vittige og flotte sitater. Det er lenge siden jeg har kost meg så mye mens jeg har lest en roman.
Utdaterte fordommer trekker boka ned. Likevel en interessant refleksjon på holdningene og fryktene til Europeere på denne tiden som kommer veldig til utrykk i forfatteren.
pugslikemybooks's review against another edition
2.0
i liked the characters, the setting, and the writing but the mystery wasn't compelling, it wasn't remotely scary, the pacing was off, the whole "ancient creature getting revenge" thing is boring to me, there was a whole load of build up to nothing, and the ending was anticlimactic and annoying
seang81's review against another edition
3.0
I was unsure what to expect going into this novel, however, this was an interesting read. Starts off with an intriguing premise, and is surprisingly easy to read considering it was written in the late 19th century. The issue though is the novel ends up being too long and loses it's way towards the end. I enjoyed the novel, would probably recommend for fans of gothic/period novels, however, if you're expecting something as riveting as Dracula you will be left wanting.
radbear76's review against another edition
3.0
Good story told from multiple perspectives. As with a lot of older books it is a little wordy at times but overall entertaining.
elsiestu's review against another edition
3.0
studied this for my diss and honestly i still couldn’t really tell you what happens in it.
alandd's review against another edition
3.0
The story is interesting and raises interesting questions about the society in which the author lived. Gender roles, sexuality, even social strata make an appearance. However, the writing style made the reading go uphill. It is full of unnecessary passages that lengthened the novel without reason.
mongryong's review against another edition
4.0
se me ha hecho muy liviano de leer y le antagonista es una leyenda, la única pega que le pongo es el final tan ??
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lotti42's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? No
3.75
remib's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5