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brittanythebookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
It had a bit of a slow start to me but once I got somewhere around halfway it picked up. I laughed out loud at the wit and humor in this book several times. If you’re looking for something humorous and light, I would recommend this.
l_valentine's review
5.0
The most fun and refreshing read I've had in far too long. Mirth and madness make diabolical love in this hilarious piece of literature. If you have the time, and if you don't then make it, read this book. Sublime in every devilish sense of the word.
williamaowen's review
4.0
Parts Tom Stoppard meets Ellen Raskin, this is terrifically fun zogging when you expect a zigging set in Victorian London at the height of the age of invention. The story follows the narration of Lionel 'Nellie' Savage, poet and unhappy newlywed, cursed in love and writing, friend of the Devil and possessor of a dim appreciation of painting. Leo's fun and quirky novel fills out with characters I very much hope to see more of, even if half the lot end up in the booby-hatch.
amies808's review
4.0
Hilarious for people who read a lot of Victorian era novels and poems - very tongue-in-cheek. Don't take any of the characters or plot points seriously in order to enjoy to the fullest. I thought the best parts were Lionel's conversations with The Gentleman.
gorgonine's review
5.0
That was glorious.
I mean, the suspension of disbelief was high and everyone was insane but it was still glorious and it was still hilarious and it was PURE CRACK of the best kind I loved it.
Hubert, in particular, was hilarious. His footnotes are my favourite part of the book. He's just SO DONE with Lionel and his dramatics.
I mean, the suspension of disbelief was high and everyone was insane but it was still glorious and it was still hilarious and it was PURE CRACK of the best kind I loved it.
Hubert, in particular, was hilarious. His footnotes are my favourite part of the book. He's just SO DONE with Lionel and his dramatics.