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A review by xandra_lyn
The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was amazing! Poignant. Well researched. There were so many lines I stopped and re-read because of their beauty. It made me think about the experience of the Jews in Europe in a new way (the protagonist described walking through Europe as every step being a defiance).
The ending is bitter-sweet. It leaves it slightly open ended for a sequel, but I hope there isn't one. It's so poignant as it is.
I was a little taken aback by the poem format, but I loved it by the end of the first chapter.
The ending is bitter-sweet. It leaves it slightly open ended for a sequel, but I hope there isn't one. It's so poignant as it is.
I was a little taken aback by the poem format, but I loved it by the end of the first chapter.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Child abuse
Child death: none of the deaths are graphically described, but they are ghosts, soo....
Wasserman eats part of the children's souls. It's framed in a slightly uncomfortable manner, but he doesn't molest them or anything. But it gives the impression of violation (which it is).