Reviews

Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver

agriagropolis's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A dark, sad tale that tackles themes of superstition, folklore, religion, and loss. Wakenhyrst haunts long after it has been put down. So much of this book is setting up for the final act, but the emotional gut punches when the truth is revealed will last and linger. Do yourself a favour and dive into the Fens.

the_sunken_library's review against another edition

4.0

Easy to read and totally addictive. This really was a chilling novel.

superflydi's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

amylikestoread's review against another edition

4.0

3.75*

carmen15044's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.5

kagebrain's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

kpbooks's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

greycatbird's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

A delicious read for fans of Gothic novels! A slow unfolding mystery that turns into an avalanche of plot barreling down the mountainside! 

mollyhyland's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

breeperscreepers's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A fairly quick and atmospheric read with a satisfying end. I quite liked the writing, I'll be checking out Dark Matter too. Maud was a good main character, her love of nature and knowledge and solitude was highly relatable to me. The way she was looked down upon and even threatened by every man of authority filled me with a impotent anger on her behalf. 

My final thoughts rest on Felix, surprisingly. I do wish Maud had shown him a little affection, what a lonely life the poor lad must've had.