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biophile's review against another edition
3.0
Great potential in this story..but lingering questions that are never really resolved. Why doesn't Mercy marry someone? She just didn't feel like it? Because she's an incurable tomboy? She has strong nurturing instincts, she likes men, but nah, she's married to her work. Not adequately explained. And why does Ellis become a psychopath after demonstrating what a trustworthy, stable, and solid man he is?
I feel like Clements wrote herself into a corner and didn't quite arrive at the climax she had hoped for. Nothing in the end really makes sense; the plot points come together but it just felt rushed and a little clumsy.
I have to say that I really did enjoy the setting, and the brooding feeling of the supernatural elements of the story.
I feel like Clements wrote herself into a corner and didn't quite arrive at the climax she had hoped for. Nothing in the end really makes sense; the plot points come together but it just felt rushed and a little clumsy.
I have to say that I really did enjoy the setting, and the brooding feeling of the supernatural elements of the story.
debtat2's review against another edition
4.0
Ancient curses, family secrets, a remote moorland setting and a crumbling old house reached only by an ancient track called the coffin path.
The creation of atmosphere is what stands out the most from this book and it creates a sense of growing dread that keeps on building throughout. The book is filled with a dark and gothic imagery highlighting the harshness, poverty and superstitions in the seventeenth century with some wonderful descriptions of the desolate Yorkshire moorland and the hard way of life for the people who live there.
This is a story that builds up slowly, ramping up the spooky atmosphere that leads to a dramatic climax where secrets are finally revealed.
Plus, if you ever want to know about sheep farming in the seventeenth century then this is the book for you!
You can certainly see the homage to Emily Bronte that Katherine Clements has paid but with such gothic atmosphere that brings to mind the likes of Du Maurier as well as Bronte.
If you enjoy a slow building atmospheric read then this is a book that will have you bound as tightly as seventeenth century superstitions captured people’s believes!
Grab a copy of whats described as ‘The perfect ghost story’ as it is a book that needs to be read!
The creation of atmosphere is what stands out the most from this book and it creates a sense of growing dread that keeps on building throughout. The book is filled with a dark and gothic imagery highlighting the harshness, poverty and superstitions in the seventeenth century with some wonderful descriptions of the desolate Yorkshire moorland and the hard way of life for the people who live there.
This is a story that builds up slowly, ramping up the spooky atmosphere that leads to a dramatic climax where secrets are finally revealed.
Plus, if you ever want to know about sheep farming in the seventeenth century then this is the book for you!
You can certainly see the homage to Emily Bronte that Katherine Clements has paid but with such gothic atmosphere that brings to mind the likes of Du Maurier as well as Bronte.
If you enjoy a slow building atmospheric read then this is a book that will have you bound as tightly as seventeenth century superstitions captured people’s believes!
Grab a copy of whats described as ‘The perfect ghost story’ as it is a book that needs to be read!
krobart's review against another edition
4.0
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2019/03/12/review-1326-the-coffin-path/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2019/03/12/review-1326-the-coffin-path/
tabbycat_3's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-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? Yes
3.0
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
DNF - Just can't bring myself to care right now. Will give it another go later.
blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
17th century. The Moors. A house that is said to be haunted and a stone circle where witches and the devil play. I had no idea what to believe, but something was sure going on.
Mercy loves the land, her sheep, her life. She is content as it is. But her dad is loosing it and then things start to happen. Just as they have happened not everyone living there before them. All who have met violent ends.
She goes on with her life. It is lambing season, then it's shearing season, then the grass needs to be taken in for the winter. All while things happen. Dark things. Little things. There are footsteps. There are shadows...or is it just imagination?
I liked that it took place when it did. Cos then everyone could talk about witches and the devil. Ignorant fools! But, something dark is there. And even as I close the book I do not know what. There is just true darkness in the shadows. And I would have left that place years ago.
I enjoyed it and I liked that it gave things away little by little.
One of those horror stories where you do not know what to expect and as you turn the last page, you know, you know you are not alone and you get chills down your spine. Then the darkness begins.
Mercy loves the land, her sheep, her life. She is content as it is. But her dad is loosing it and then things start to happen. Just as they have happened not everyone living there before them. All who have met violent ends.
She goes on with her life. It is lambing season, then it's shearing season, then the grass needs to be taken in for the winter. All while things happen. Dark things. Little things. There are footsteps. There are shadows...or is it just imagination?
I liked that it took place when it did. Cos then everyone could talk about witches and the devil. Ignorant fools! But, something dark is there. And even as I close the book I do not know what. There is just true darkness in the shadows. And I would have left that place years ago.
I enjoyed it and I liked that it gave things away little by little.
One of those horror stories where you do not know what to expect and as you turn the last page, you know, you know you are not alone and you get chills down your spine. Then the darkness begins.
morganaverena's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed the coffin path, read it in three days and gave me the chills and hanging that i was looking for! By the final pages, i was so exited and rushed through every single line, had to give five stars cause it delivered everything and more than i expected. Would read again in the future.
It has some gore scenes and description of rape, so be careful.
It has some gore scenes and description of rape, so be careful.
pillywiggin's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book for the most part. The plot moved a little to slow for my taste, but that is just my personal opinion. Others who like a slower pace will not mind that. I also did not like the ending. The last few pages changed my rating from 4 stars to 3.
jen1988's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes you get a good feeling when you start reading a book, like a gut instinct, that it’s going to be good. ‘The Coffin Path’ is set on the moors and this atmosphere is the perfect place for a gothic story. The first scene dives straight into action with Mercy helping a ewe who is struggling to give birth. It’s the beginning of a chilling story. When she’s going home after helping the ewe Mercy feels like she is being followed, later on there is a hint that there has always been a curse at Scarcross Hall.
The beginning drew me in and I was hooked until the viewpoint change to a new character which also changed the tone of the story from the gothic but not for good. The mystery surrounding the new character soon kept me riveted allowing me to put my doubts aside and not stop reading until the surprising conclusion. I really enjoyed this book. It’s a gothic ghost story with mystery and drama. The atmosphere and setting is amazing and the characters are people you will care about. It’s one of those books where words fail me, how can I capture it in one sentence or paragraph? The one thing that stays with me besides the character of Mercy, is the imagery of the moors.
The beginning drew me in and I was hooked until the viewpoint change to a new character which also changed the tone of the story from the gothic but not for good. The mystery surrounding the new character soon kept me riveted allowing me to put my doubts aside and not stop reading until the surprising conclusion. I really enjoyed this book. It’s a gothic ghost story with mystery and drama. The atmosphere and setting is amazing and the characters are people you will care about. It’s one of those books where words fail me, how can I capture it in one sentence or paragraph? The one thing that stays with me besides the character of Mercy, is the imagery of the moors.