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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
This was a lyrically written book with a mesmerizing plot and a richly detailed setting. I really enjoyed the various characters and the events unfolded in a very satisfying way that was surprising but not contrived. I am looking forward to reading more by this author!
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
I love a book that goes back and forth in time and this fit the bill. Add in a mysterious house and family relationships and I'm hooked. The resolution to the big mystery was a bit lackluster, but it was the relationship between the sisters and their future that held my attention. I was intrigued by the modern day story, but I was anxious to get back to the past. A great gothic style book and I will look for other novels from this author.
slow-paced
3.5.
The story was atmospheric and haunting, though I didn’t feel particularly attached to the characters.
But the metaphors: brilliant. The author can make metaphors sing!!
The story was atmospheric and haunting, though I didn’t feel particularly attached to the characters.
But the metaphors: brilliant. The author can make metaphors sing!!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
my fondness of the book came from the journey that i experienced from reading the book, not from the ending and the wrap.
i felt like the two stories in one book merged with the common theme of the two main perspective’s insecurity with their “other half”, with Jessie’s insecurity as a wife and mother, and Margot with Audrey. That’s the only way I can see the intertwinement of the two stories but personally, I enjoyed reading and seeing each of the characters’ venture until the end of the book.
I couldn’t give this book a higher score as the author’s choice of words made me raise my eyebrows a few times.
i felt like the two stories in one book merged with the common theme of the two main perspective’s insecurity with their “other half”, with Jessie’s insecurity as a wife and mother, and Margot with Audrey. That’s the only way I can see the intertwinement of the two stories but personally, I enjoyed reading and seeing each of the characters’ venture until the end of the book.
I couldn’t give this book a higher score as the author’s choice of words made me raise my eyebrows a few times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Sexual assault