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A review by elly29
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Satisfyingly creepy. I liked the villain, the "sworn soldier" and the approach to pronouns, and overall the sense of dread.
It's been a while since I've read "The Fall of the House of Usher," and this is less Gothic than Poe's original story. Perhaps "What Moves the Dead" is... sinister goblincore?
It's been a while since I've read "The Fall of the House of Usher," and this is less Gothic than Poe's original story. Perhaps "What Moves the Dead" is... sinister goblincore?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Gore, and Animal death
Moderate: Death and Violence