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A review by bookishbee27
The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A riveting and beautifully written twisty tale that builds slowly but surely.
The good: I would say the action in the book is a slow burn but the way the story is told and complexity of the characters, as well as the atmospheric - and hauntingly sinister - setting had me gripped. I loved how The Lamplighters transcends genres by combining a crime thriller/mystery with a love story, as well as hints at the supernatural.
The not-so-good: I felt the tightness of the writing unravelled a little at the end and it felt like the wrapping up of the story was a little rushed. I would have gladly read more!
The good: I would say the action in the book is a slow burn but the way the story is told and complexity of the characters, as well as the atmospheric - and hauntingly sinister - setting had me gripped. I loved how The Lamplighters transcends genres by combining a crime thriller/mystery with a love story, as well as hints at the supernatural.
The not-so-good: I felt the tightness of the writing unravelled a little at the end and it felt like the wrapping up of the story was a little rushed. I would have gladly read more!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Violence