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A review by soupy_twist
London Lies Beneath by Stella Duffy
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
I received a free copy of this book via Goodreads Giveaway.
I really liked the way this is written and also the themes about London and Londoners. The story didn't grip me as much as I initially thought it would, but by the time I read to the last page, I had decided I would give it four stars rather than three. Mostly because the last page is so poetic and beautiful (but tragic) and tied everything together so wonderfully. I hadn't read any descriptions/reviews of the novel before reading it and I had no idea until I read the bit at the back that it was based on a true story! Definitely worth a read to learn a little more about London history, as well as indulging in some great writing.
I really liked the way this is written and also the themes about London and Londoners. The story didn't grip me as much as I initially thought it would, but by the time I read to the last page, I had decided I would give it four stars rather than three. Mostly because the last page is so poetic and beautiful (but tragic) and tied everything together so wonderfully. I hadn't read any descriptions/reviews of the novel before reading it and I had no idea until I read the bit at the back that it was based on a true story! Definitely worth a read to learn a little more about London history, as well as indulging in some great writing.