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A review by jason_kirk
Elizabeth by Jessica Hamilton, Ken Greenhall
5.0
I *really* liked this book. Very accomplished for a debut novel and thankfully now finally gaining some of the recognition it deserves. Plot-wise: Elizabeth is a very self-aware, single-minded 14 year old who manipulates everyone around her; she sees people as pawns who exist for her to do with as she pleases. Oh and she's also descended from a long line of witches and her powers are beginning to awaken within her, encouraged by her long dead ancestor Frances who she communicates with through mirrors.....
This is a gothic horror with the all-important sense of foreboding. A delightfully sinister read that digs its claws in and won't let go. I found it both timeless and contemporary: a throwback to gothic classics from times gone by but with a distinctively modern edge. There's also the no frills writing style that tells the story so effectively...and also emphasises Elizabeth's bold and strident personality. Some of the imagery is so vivid, it made me feel as though I was right there in the story as an observer, biting my nails in anticipation of Elizabeth's diabolical doings. Oh and I also loved Mr Scratch the cat
This is a gothic horror with the all-important sense of foreboding. A delightfully sinister read that digs its claws in and won't let go. I found it both timeless and contemporary: a throwback to gothic classics from times gone by but with a distinctively modern edge. There's also the no frills writing style that tells the story so effectively...and also emphasises Elizabeth's bold and strident personality. Some of the imagery is so vivid, it made me feel as though I was right there in the story as an observer, biting my nails in anticipation of Elizabeth's diabolical doings. Oh and I also loved Mr Scratch the cat