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A review by lottelikesbooks
The Vanishing by Sophia Tobin
1.0
Definitely one of the worst books I've read so far this year. It’s just. so. messy.
The Vanishing incorporates quite a few elements of historical Gothic fiction I normally love (it's set in a gloomy remote mansion after all!) and starts out fairly well, but then becomes a chaotic jumble of overly dramatic twists and characters whose actions didn't make any sense whatsoever. Granted, even during its second half, it was still entertaining – but in a way that an over-the-top reality show or drama series is entertaining. The writing was pretty good throughout, but ultimately, I felt like the book's convoluted storyline became a caricature of itself and I just couldn't take it seriously anymore. Plus, the ending was pretty frustrating to say the least.
There are so many better historical novels with similar themes out there and I wouldn't recommend you go for this one.
The Vanishing incorporates quite a few elements of historical Gothic fiction I normally love (it's set in a gloomy remote mansion after all!) and starts out fairly well, but then becomes a chaotic jumble of overly dramatic twists and characters whose actions didn't make any sense whatsoever. Granted, even during its second half, it was still entertaining – but in a way that an over-the-top reality show or drama series is entertaining. The writing was pretty good throughout, but ultimately, I felt like the book's convoluted storyline became a caricature of itself and I just couldn't take it seriously anymore. Plus, the ending was pretty frustrating to say the least.
There are so many better historical novels with similar themes out there and I wouldn't recommend you go for this one.