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khbenedik 's review for:
The Thirteenth Tale
by Diane Setterfield
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I generally enjoyed this book - it was beautifully written and narrated by the two narrators in the audiobook, had a suspenseful Gothic feel, and is layered with interact details that build upon the dark family mysteries. That being said, I had issues with some of the plot points and it felt like the last 25% of the book was anticlimactic and wrapped up too quickly after all the build up.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Incest, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail