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The Night Ship by Jess Kidd
4.0
The Night Ship by Jess Kidd
Unsettling, atmospheric, dark and with an unusual historical fiction setting - another fantastic offering from Jess Kidd!
Things in Jars was a favourite for me when it came out, and I quickly read more from the author. She has a distinct style, with a penchant for moody backdrops and lesser known historical intrigue. Set in a dual timeline, The Night Ship brings us aboard the Bavaria, a ship sailing for the Dutch East Indies in 1629, and to a small island off Western Australia in 1989. Based off a true story of shipwreck, each timeline follows a child who is following a monster - real or imagined.
The historical situation this book is based off of is horrifying, and not one I was familiar with. Please be aware it’s quite a dark read, with multiple content warnings.
I personally enjoyed the author’s use of the dual timeline, and found the pacing well done. It was a very gripping read, although haunting and sad. While I can’t say it was an absolute favourite, it further confirmed Jess Kidd as an auto-read author. I really think the author’s storytelling is superb and her writing style unique and interesting.
Many thanks to Atria Books and to NetGalley for access to an e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own. The Night Ship is available now!
Unsettling, atmospheric, dark and with an unusual historical fiction setting - another fantastic offering from Jess Kidd!
Things in Jars was a favourite for me when it came out, and I quickly read more from the author. She has a distinct style, with a penchant for moody backdrops and lesser known historical intrigue. Set in a dual timeline, The Night Ship brings us aboard the Bavaria, a ship sailing for the Dutch East Indies in 1629, and to a small island off Western Australia in 1989. Based off a true story of shipwreck, each timeline follows a child who is following a monster - real or imagined.
The historical situation this book is based off of is horrifying, and not one I was familiar with. Please be aware it’s quite a dark read, with multiple content warnings.
I personally enjoyed the author’s use of the dual timeline, and found the pacing well done. It was a very gripping read, although haunting and sad. While I can’t say it was an absolute favourite, it further confirmed Jess Kidd as an auto-read author. I really think the author’s storytelling is superb and her writing style unique and interesting.
Many thanks to Atria Books and to NetGalley for access to an e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own. The Night Ship is available now!