A review by kds247
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This is my second Kingfisher book (1st being Nettle and Bone) and I am obsessed with her writing style. It’s very gothic and her descriptions are rooted in the natural, creating very vivid grotesque and gorgeous images. However with that, for its length, it does drag a bit in the beginning but is still well worth the read. As someone who is a Poe fan I found it was a very creative interpretation of the House of Usher and would recommend it to anyone who is in need of a short spooky story. 
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