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3.32 AVERAGE
3.32 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, Vomit, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
I really enjoyed this book, a historical novel set in 1831 full of the language of the day and with a mystery thrown in for good measure.
So so surprised that yet again a a great read has such a low rating on goodreads. Perfect for fans of Sarah Waters and along the same sort of storylines as finger smith a novel of murky London alleyways in 1831 and the disappearance of the vulnerable and poor with links to an aristocratic family with sinister secrets. Particularly like the character Hester and how her world collides with Rebekah & they begin their investigations into the wicked cometh . Perfect wintery gothic fiction
I loved the first 1/5 of the book.. but from then on the main bulk of the story is running/chasing the bad guy about London. The twist I saw coming and the ending seemed rushed. I had really wanted to love this book, I tried, it was just such an anticlimax :(
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was one of the best books I've ever read! Tho I have to admit it took me some time to get into it, but then it absolutely blew my mind.
The characters and plot absolutely took my breath away, there were several amazing plot twists. And the mystery in the book! I couldn't put the book down.
What I've really liked about this book is the writing style. It was like a mix of classic and modern novels. I found it so fun to read.
I, like Hester, absolutely fell in love with Rebekah. Her character is so amazing and full of curiosity and adventure. I loved her. I didn't like Hester as much as Rebekah, but I can't say I disliked her. There were some stuff about her that I didn't like, the way she acted but all in all she is quite an interesting character too.
And I can't fail to mentuon their relationship. I went into this book completely blind, I had absolutely no idea what was going to happen. So the first time Hester mention how she felt toward Rebekah, I had to put the book down, reread that part and still not belive my eyes. There is almost no books about lesbian, or at least quality, I don't know maybe there is but I haven't heard of them. But fininding out Hester and Rebekah are in love filled my bisexual soul with so much happiness.
I definitely recommend you to read this book, for all the mystery, adventures and the LGBT representation.
The characters and plot absolutely took my breath away, there were several amazing plot twists. And the mystery in the book! I couldn't put the book down.
What I've really liked about this book is the writing style. It was like a mix of classic and modern novels. I found it so fun to read.
I, like Hester, absolutely fell in love with Rebekah. Her character is so amazing and full of curiosity and adventure. I loved her. I didn't like Hester as much as Rebekah, but I can't say I disliked her. There were some stuff about her that I didn't like, the way she acted but all in all she is quite an interesting character too.
And I can't fail to mentuon their relationship. I went into this book completely blind, I had absolutely no idea what was going to happen. So the first time Hester mention how she felt toward Rebekah, I had to put the book down, reread that part and still not belive my eyes. There is almost no books about lesbian, or at least quality, I don't know maybe there is but I haven't heard of them. But fininding out Hester and Rebekah are in love filled my bisexual soul with so much happiness.
I definitely recommend you to read this book, for all the mystery, adventures and the LGBT representation.
Did someone say..... impeccably researched 19th century mystery-thriller-horror with a slow-burn lesbian romance sub-plot with serious Sarah Waters vibes?! This one had my name alllllll over it.
I really enjoyed The Wicked Cometh. I wanted something to keep me entertained on a very quiet day at work and this was only 99p on kindle so I downloaded it without reading reviews or anything and I'm so glad I did! The story was full of twists and turns, I was constantly kept guessing which I always enjoy. I guessed the twist at the end mainly because I was so desperate for the events that occurred in the previous couple of chapters to not be real, so I found my own hope-filled theory which *thankfully* came true.
Marking it down a star because the dialogue throughout can feel really forced and unnatural, which made it quite stunted at times. Other than that though, this was an explosive and addictive read that I powered through in less than a day.
I really enjoyed The Wicked Cometh. I wanted something to keep me entertained on a very quiet day at work and this was only 99p on kindle so I downloaded it without reading reviews or anything and I'm so glad I did! The story was full of twists and turns, I was constantly kept guessing which I always enjoy. I guessed the twist at the end mainly because I was so desperate for the events that occurred in the previous couple of chapters to not be real, so I found my own hope-filled theory which *thankfully* came true.
Marking it down a star because the dialogue throughout can feel really forced and unnatural, which made it quite stunted at times. Other than that though, this was an explosive and addictive read that I powered through in less than a day.
I nearly liked this book. For the first half or so, it reads well as the characters develop and the relationship between the main character Hester and her love interest deepens. And then it just gets too clever for itself. The first plot twist of the mystery was easy enough to see coming - the lead-up was hamfisted at best, and unsubtle at worst - but the second twist that should build off the first just falls flat. There are several points where the tone shift is tone deaf - most crushingly just before the much anticipated confession scene.
The confession scene itself was unsatisfying, leading with a misunderstanding that doesn't get addressed at all but swoops into swooning and one character declaring feelings - on the other's behalf! Between the 10 year age gap and the sheer lack of crucial communication, it reminds me of some really unhealthy relationships but it isn't shown to be give either character pause at all. I also have to bring up that the sex scene that follows seems to... Completely ignore that both leading ladies are fully dressed, in a setting of the early 1830s? How. Has the author tried to do anything in the sheer volume of skirts required by the time period? Let alone gain enough purchase for the actions described, and let alone AGAIN to then spring up and leave the house looking respectable?
I'll be honest, a few scenes later I lost all interest in finishing this. So close to the end and it simply wasn't worth further effort. It's a pity because the first half really was nice, but that first half is the only reason I'm giving 1.5 stars instead of 1.
The confession scene itself was unsatisfying,
I'll be honest, a few scenes later I lost all interest in finishing this. So close to the end and it simply wasn't worth further effort. It's a pity because the first half really was nice, but that first half is the only reason I'm giving 1.5 stars instead of 1.
Solidly entertaining once I realized that it was modeled off sensation novels from the mid-1800s.
I also guessed the mystery only because of a nonfiction book I read recently that explained the whole practice of burking in Victorian England so rip me.
I also guessed the mystery only because of a nonfiction book I read recently that explained the whole practice of burking in Victorian England so rip me.