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A review by solliereads
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Where do I begin with this book?
Jane was such a compelling character to follow - her tentative warming to her newfound husband, and her desperation to save him from himself and his own grief. The horror elements were handled extremely well, I've seen many people say that the novel dragged at a certain point, and I suppose that I can see it but to me the pacing of the novel slowed and quickened in a very purposeful way - the slowness of the novel driving you crazy, wanting to know what would happen, felt very deliberate and was something I loved. I would definitely recommend this book.
Jane was such a compelling character to follow - her tentative warming to her newfound husband, and her desperation to save him from himself and his own grief. The horror elements were handled extremely well, I've seen many people say that the novel dragged at a certain point, and I suppose that I can see it but to me the pacing of the novel slowed and quickened in a very purposeful way - the slowness of the novel driving you crazy, wanting to know what would happen, felt very deliberate and was something I loved. I would definitely recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Medical content, and Blood
Minor: Miscarriage and Death of parent