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A review by coca_reads
The Shadow on the Glass: A Cthulhu by Gaslight Novel by Jonathan L Howard
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was kind of a wild little read. I don't really know what was going on for most of the book, but that's kind of the point when you're dealing with eldritch horrors, right?
This follows William and Lizzie in 1890's England, where they proclaim to be spiritualists. This is, of course, just an act they put on with the aid of some investigation and Lizzie's natural ability at cold reading.
When they are approached by a wealthy member of the nobility, they jump at the chance to perform a séance with him, to try to try to contact his deceased wife, but it doesn't go as anticipated and when Lizzie faints at the ceremony, she's not the one who wakes up the next day.
This was well written, amusing, and a fun little read. The time period was perfectly chosen, and the author clearly has a talent for writing in it. I hope he continues the series.
This follows William and Lizzie in 1890's England, where they proclaim to be spiritualists. This is, of course, just an act they put on with the aid of some investigation and Lizzie's natural ability at cold reading.
When they are approached by a wealthy member of the nobility, they jump at the chance to perform a séance with him, to try to try to contact his deceased wife, but it doesn't go as anticipated and when Lizzie faints at the ceremony, she's not the one who wakes up the next day.
This was well written, amusing, and a fun little read. The time period was perfectly chosen, and the author clearly has a talent for writing in it. I hope he continues the series.