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

dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed the first 2/3rd of the book. The gothic setting was rich with detail. Jane, our female protagonist, strong and steadfast. The premise was interesting and reminded me heavily of Rebecca until the twist. I enjoyed the romance between Jane and her husband. When the horror elements began, I was having a ton of fun reading! I don't normally read horror, but this book did it well.

The last third was less detailed. In a rush to end, it puts together a sloppy reunion. The cheerful tone does not match the majority of the story. But perhaps my main pain point: some explanations had too many pages while others are never explained at all.
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