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nina_a's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
annineamundsen's review against another edition
3.0
I assumed there would be a theory on who the ripper was, but I didn't like this one. I do think the story about Jack the ripper is horribly fascinating though.
inkaddict's review against another edition
3.0
3,25 / 5 ⭐️
No nie porwała mnie ta książka, tak jak myślałam, że uczyni. Może jest to spowodowane tym, że 75% tej książki czekało na przeczytanie od grudnia, nie wiem
No nie porwała mnie ta książka, tak jak myślałam, że uczyni. Może jest to spowodowane tym, że 75% tej książki czekało na przeczytanie od grudnia, nie wiem
thebookwormsfeast's review against another edition
4.0
“Fear is a hungry beast. The more you feed it, the more it grows.”
I need the next book now! I completely devoured this book after a slump - I simply couldn't put it down!
Set in Victorian England during the reign of Jack the Ripper, we follow Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell sleuthing their way through the horrors. Audrey Rose doesn't want to fit societal norms, and constantly rebels against her father's wishes. Thomas comes across as a reimagined Sherlock Holmes. Both characters are apprenticed to Audrey Rose's uncle, who we get the impression is one of the leading forensic scientists in London - often completing autopsy's to assist the police.
“I promise. I’ll be as silent as the dead.”
“Ah,” Uncle said, putting a hat on and tugging it low, “the dead speak to those who listen. Be quieter than even them.”
Gruesome details make their way to the page - I'm normally pretty squeamish but I was able to stomach it, probably as I was so enthralled with how Maniscalo has brought the dark time to life. I think I would have liked a bit more about the sleuthing, as that's mainly what I thought I was getting myself into - we follow from Audrey Rose's perspective, so have the inner workings of her life for the most part - but I thoroughly enjoyed it all the same.
I also pegged the culprit pretty early on (although I did have doubts at times), but I seem to have a knack for picking up on the little hints instantly, and the grand reveal was exciting all the same.
This book probably could have been a standalone, but I am so glad there is more to delve into. I just need to wait for my copy of Hunting Prince Dracula to arrive!
I need the next book now! I completely devoured this book after a slump - I simply couldn't put it down!
Set in Victorian England during the reign of Jack the Ripper, we follow Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell sleuthing their way through the horrors. Audrey Rose doesn't want to fit societal norms, and constantly rebels against her father's wishes. Thomas comes across as a reimagined Sherlock Holmes. Both characters are apprenticed to Audrey Rose's uncle, who we get the impression is one of the leading forensic scientists in London - often completing autopsy's to assist the police.
“I promise. I’ll be as silent as the dead.”
“Ah,” Uncle said, putting a hat on and tugging it low, “the dead speak to those who listen. Be quieter than even them.”
Gruesome details make their way to the page - I'm normally pretty squeamish but I was able to stomach it, probably as I was so enthralled with how Maniscalo has brought the dark time to life. I think I would have liked a bit more about the sleuthing, as that's mainly what I thought I was getting myself into - we follow from Audrey Rose's perspective, so have the inner workings of her life for the most part - but I thoroughly enjoyed it all the same.
I also pegged the culprit pretty early on (although I did have doubts at times), but I seem to have a knack for picking up on the little hints instantly, and the grand reveal was exciting all the same.
This book probably could have been a standalone, but I am so glad there is more to delve into. I just need to wait for my copy of Hunting Prince Dracula to arrive!
camilaferreira's review against another edition
3.0
O problema com essa história para mim foi a forma que a autora encontrou de associar os crimes reais de Jack the Ripper com os motivos do Nathaniel. Muitas das brutalidades ficaram sem resposta; não encaixou muito bem.
bookhoarder76's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up to a 4. I've been eyeing this one for quite some time. October seemed like the perfect time to pick it up! I did have to switch from print to audio on this one as I was struggling to get into this one. Once it finally grabbed me I did enjoy it. I'm looking fwd to book 2 about Dracula.
igotthetivo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
cindypmedina's review against another edition
4.0
Disfruté mucho el libro pero lo sentí un poquito flojo en varias partes. El tío, audrey & thomas me parecieron wow, todos inteligentes y dedicados. Leí este libro sin esperar nada, ni siquiera había leído la descripción pero terminó gustándome mucho.