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A review by glitterdeww
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
What Moves the Dead, crafted with care, humor, and darkness, has earned it's hype as a creative retelling of Fall of the House of Usher. This is the second novel I've read by T. Kingfisher (or Ursula Vernon, if you please), and they are 2 for 2 in Gothic charm. I will probably be shelving things by this subgenre in the future, as it is quickly becoming a favorite.
I thought the story, characters, and setting were all well done. In sitting down to write a review, I do feel a little bit vague. I'm not sure how to describe it... It's as if I had a craving throughout this story that wasn't entirely satisfied. I wanted a little more throughout the story, maybe a deeper dive into the setting, and I wanted it to last longer as a whole. But that said, I can't point to anything in particular with criticism. It was quite good, and I thoroughly enjoyed what was delivered.
I thought the story, characters, and setting were all well done. In sitting down to write a review, I do feel a little bit vague. I'm not sure how to describe it... It's as if I had a craving throughout this story that wasn't entirely satisfied. I wanted a little more throughout the story, maybe a deeper dive into the setting, and I wanted it to last longer as a whole. But that said, I can't point to anything in particular with criticism. It was quite good, and I thoroughly enjoyed what was delivered.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, and Body horror