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This book had some gruesome moments and they made me feel quite queasy. The book really captures the filth and grime of this era. To be honest, it is apt. for the time setting and well placed for the story.

I was enjoying Iris’ story more than Silas’, but she is a much kinder character.

I thought it had a very bizarre ending. I wanted to know more and would have loved an epilogue at least. The ending was abrupt and I was left a little disappointed.

Elements somewhat reminded me of ‘The Taxidermist’s daughter,’ by Kate Mosse., which I absolutely loved.

I give this book 3.25 stars

avamaria90's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

gbelter's review

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dark hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

gabrieyell's review

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challenging 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? Yes

2.5

pintsizedhelen's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

sarahp85's review

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4.0

Great story but most of all... it made me miss London SO MUCH
the way the author described the city, I could picture everything so clearly, could almost even smell it.

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