1.03k reviews for:

The Doll Factory

Elizabeth Macneal

3.73 AVERAGE

emhowe's review

4.25

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

minnie_bee_holmes's review against another edition

3.0

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

littlemissrose's review

5.0

dark hopeful 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: Yes

sian_m's review

3.0

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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

3.75

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

gbelter's review

2.0

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

gabrieyell's review

2.5

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

pintsizedhelen's review against another edition

3.75

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

pam2375's review against another edition

3.0

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This was just a little too creepy for me. Be aware that there is a 'deranged' taxidermist in this book and it may make a few people more than a little uncomfortable.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Atria Books for this advanced readers copy. This book is due to release in August 2019.

goonerette's review against another edition

3.0

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes