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A review by bucher_freund
The Dismembered by Jonathan Janz
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
1912, England. American writer Arthur intervenes in a potential robbery on a train. The thankful would-be victim, Sarah Coyle, implores Arthur to come home to her family's estate to help her stop her younger sister from marrying a local Count. Rumors swirl of the Count being involved in dark magic and unsavory activities. The Coyles themselves end up being an odd bunch too.
The first two-thirds of this story is atmospheric, slow burn Gothic perfection. The final third totally shifts gears into campy, over the top, gory insanity. It worked for me, but the tonal shift might not work for everyone.
TW: there is a really awful torture scene with a cat.
This short (less than 200 pages), fast paced read is recommended for those who like some gore and camp with their Gothic tales.
The first two-thirds of this story is atmospheric, slow burn Gothic perfection. The final third totally shifts gears into campy, over the top, gory insanity. It worked for me, but the tonal shift might not work for everyone.
TW: there is a really awful torture scene with a cat.
This short (less than 200 pages), fast paced read is recommended for those who like some gore and camp with their Gothic tales.