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A review by thebookwormsfeast
The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses by L.V. Russell
5.0
Wow. This really enraptured me! I did not want to put it down - I was thinking about it when I wasn't reading it, itching to get my hands back on my kindle.
This book gave me all the gothicness I wanted - bringing elements from some of my favourite classics together. It served me Woman in Black, Jane Eyre, and Haunting of Hill House vibes - but with everything more that I have always wanted those stories to give me wrapped up in the tale. We have grand old buildings giving off almost intentions of their own, corridor wanderings late at night following things going bump in the night, secrets to be uncovered, and a romance that runs alongside it all.
I really loved the characters, the writing conjures the story and atmosphere beautifully, and the ending gave me great satisfaction. For once I actually didn't get my guess right! I am delighted!!
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a review copy.
This book gave me all the gothicness I wanted - bringing elements from some of my favourite classics together. It served me Woman in Black, Jane Eyre, and Haunting of Hill House vibes - but with everything more that I have always wanted those stories to give me wrapped up in the tale. We have grand old buildings giving off almost intentions of their own, corridor wanderings late at night following things going bump in the night, secrets to be uncovered, and a romance that runs alongside it all.
I really loved the characters, the writing conjures the story and atmosphere beautifully, and the ending gave me great satisfaction. For once I actually didn't get my guess right! I am delighted!!
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a review copy.