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Du Mort
by Michelle Tang
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Tang’s writing painted a mysterious and alluring atmosphere, and I felt immediately drawn into the world of this gothic, gas lamp, horror novella.
MC Mina desperately seeks out occultist Alexandre DuMort to find answers about a spirit that she believes to be her sister’s violent ghost. As payment for his services, she becomes his assistant in illegal private occult rituals communing with the dead. Mystery turns thriller turns horror, with a slightly grotesque ending that has haunted me for days.
I could have used a bit more emotional grounding, but that can also be difficult to achieve in a standalone novella. There was a romantic attraction/obsession that honestly I could have done without, it felt a little thrown in and didn’t seem to serve the plot overall.
As a whole, I really enjoyed the read, especially as a small break between larger books. It made me very curious to see what the author can accomplish with a longer format novel!
I received an ARC for this book through BookSirens, and am posting this review of my own thoughts and opinions voluntarily
MC Mina desperately seeks out occultist Alexandre DuMort to find answers about a spirit that she believes to be her sister’s violent ghost. As payment for his services, she becomes his assistant in illegal private occult rituals communing with the dead. Mystery turns thriller turns horror, with a slightly grotesque ending that has haunted me for days.
I could have used a bit more emotional grounding, but that can also be difficult to achieve in a standalone novella. There was a romantic attraction/obsession that honestly I could have done without, it felt a little thrown in and didn’t seem to serve the plot overall.
As a whole, I really enjoyed the read, especially as a small break between larger books. It made me very curious to see what the author can accomplish with a longer format novel!
I received an ARC for this book through BookSirens, and am posting this review of my own thoughts and opinions voluntarily
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Blood
Moderate: Death, Grief, Abandonment