A review by taratearex
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Overall I really liked this book, a gothic ghost story with some horror and 
magic
 - very much my style, but I'm glad I listened to the audiobook as the pacing was a bit all over the place. The first half seemed to fly by as the world was built and the mystery unknown, but the second half seemed to drag- even though it was interesting, it got a bit too bogged down in details- which at the same time is hard, because the details are also great at times! But then the twist happens like a flash and suddenly it's over and I was left feeling like I think I understand the twist, but I don't know if I could explain it :) The audiobook was great though, loved the narration. 
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