A review by wait_whoissheagain
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I read this with my book club, and I’m glad that I did. I enjoyed the witty banter between Audrey Rose and Thomas, with me wanting to simultaneously whack Thomas and giggling at the things he said! I also enjoyed that our main character went against societal norms, but did not reject all things considered ‘proper’. We were presented with a well-rounded and realistic character that was easy to connect with. I felt all of the pain and anger that she experienced at the world that was just trying to make a housewife out of her.

I did, however, see the twist coming, and while the book was still well written, I was hoping to be surprised by a devastating turn of events. 

I’ve always been interested in Jack the Ripper and the hold he had over London so this book was definitely interesting, and I loved the inclusion of images at the beginning of different chapters. Overall, this was a great pick for my book club, and I can see myself reading the next book in the series, though it is not at the top of my list.
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