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A review by thehutonfowlslegs
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
[Read as an ARC through Edelweiss]
This novella included two of my obsessions: Edgar Allan Poe and fungi; thus, I am biased in my automatic love for it. The horror was phenomenally written, and I greatly enjoyed the unique retelling of a classic horror story. Kingfisher wove so many elements and details from the original story into her own version, expanding on questions left unanswered and adding her own explanations for the Ushers’ madness. With the inclusion of some mild body horror and gore, I found myself loving this version even more. The writing was good, the pacing kept me intrigued--I couldn’t put this book down. T. Kingfisher has become a new favorite/must-read author of mine.
This novella included two of my obsessions: Edgar Allan Poe and fungi; thus, I am biased in my automatic love for it. The horror was phenomenally written, and I greatly enjoyed the unique retelling of a classic horror story. Kingfisher wove so many elements and details from the original story into her own version, expanding on questions left unanswered and adding her own explanations for the Ushers’ madness. With the inclusion of some mild body horror and gore, I found myself loving this version even more. The writing was good, the pacing kept me intrigued--I couldn’t put this book down. T. Kingfisher has become a new favorite/must-read author of mine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Body horror, Animal death, Gore, and Mental illness
Moderate: Murder