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A review by heidirgorecki
The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Super creepy, not predictable, excellently written, and so hard to put down.
I enjoyed the main characters of Perliett in 1910 and Molly in present day. Perliett was a great stubborn and not-afraid-of-confrontation female character, and her antagonistic relationship with George made for great banter and character growth.
Molly’s timeline was emotional and heartbreaking. Her character development felt relatable and had me empathizing with her, as she battled with her grief, and shame, and brokenness. Her story was just so well done and it was so easy to be invested in it. Her friendship with Sid was terrific and love that it was emphasized, since gnat can make such a difference when we are struggling like she was.
I thought the views on spiritualism and psychic events based in truth was very well done. I liked that it wasn’t all tied up with bow completely because there’s plenty God keeps a mystery, but the rest was so well conveyed and contrasted.
And, as one of my main requirements of a good mystery are, it was not predictable. Really enjoyed it and I’d say it’s one of the better mystery/thrillers I’ve read.
I enjoyed the main characters of Perliett in 1910 and Molly in present day. Perliett was a great stubborn and not-afraid-of-confrontation female character, and her antagonistic relationship with George made for great banter and character growth.
Molly’s timeline was emotional and heartbreaking. Her character development felt relatable and had me empathizing with her, as she battled with her grief, and shame, and brokenness. Her story was just so well done and it was so easy to be invested in it. Her friendship with Sid was terrific and love that it was emphasized, since gnat can make such a difference when we are struggling like she was.
I thought the views on spiritualism and psychic events based in truth was very well done. I liked that it wasn’t all tied up with bow completely because there’s plenty God keeps a mystery, but the rest was so well conveyed and contrasted.
And, as one of my main requirements of a good mystery are, it was not predictable. Really enjoyed it and I’d say it’s one of the better mystery/thrillers I’ve read.