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A review by chloseencounter
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This story was a short little read to get me ready for my Fall/Halloween TBR, this book captured a very specific feeling and atmosphere but was just not for me.
For how short it was, it still felt like quite a slow burn but the last few chapters did definitely keep me going and it was so short it would’ve felt wrong to DNF.
If you’re a fan of an spooky atmosphere and a historical gothic aesthetic you’ll like this book, lots of imagery of fungus, mushrooms, lakes, old manors, etc. It was a unique read and captured Poe in a modern way which was super interesting. Technically speaking it was also well written. I think I’ve just realized that historical fiction is not for me, horror or not.
So while at the end of the day this was a so so read for myself I still appreciate it for what it is and if you like something not too terribly scary with a very classic and gothic feeling, I’d definitely recommend this to you.
For how short it was, it still felt like quite a slow burn but the last few chapters did definitely keep me going and it was so short it would’ve felt wrong to DNF.
If you’re a fan of an spooky atmosphere and a historical gothic aesthetic you’ll like this book, lots of imagery of fungus, mushrooms, lakes, old manors, etc. It was a unique read and captured Poe in a modern way which was super interesting. Technically speaking it was also well written. I think I’ve just realized that historical fiction is not for me, horror or not.
So while at the end of the day this was a so so read for myself I still appreciate it for what it is and if you like something not too terribly scary with a very classic and gothic feeling, I’d definitely recommend this to you.