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Gothictown by Emily Carpenter
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I had high hopes for Gothictown by Emily Carpenter, especially with its eerie cover and promising premise. The book started off strong, creating a chilling, supernatural atmosphere that immediately pulled me in. But as the story progressed, it shifted away from those eerie supernatural vibes and veered more into a small-town conspiracy theory. Unfortunately, that transition didn’t work for me.
By the halfway mark, I found myself bored, waiting for something to reignite the initial intrigue. The pacing felt uneven, and the supernatural elements that hooked me early on faded away rather than evolving into something truly compelling. I listened to the audiobook, and while the narration was fine, it didn’t do much to make the story more engaging.
Overall, Gothictown had potential, but the genre shift and lack of payoff left me disappointed. If you’re into slow-burn mysteries with town secrets, it might work for you—but if you’re looking for a true supernatural gothic thriller, you might want to look elsewhere.
By the halfway mark, I found myself bored, waiting for something to reignite the initial intrigue. The pacing felt uneven, and the supernatural elements that hooked me early on faded away rather than evolving into something truly compelling. I listened to the audiobook, and while the narration was fine, it didn’t do much to make the story more engaging.
Overall, Gothictown had potential, but the genre shift and lack of payoff left me disappointed. If you’re into slow-burn mysteries with town secrets, it might work for you—but if you’re looking for a true supernatural gothic thriller, you might want to look elsewhere.