A review by phoebebird
Dragonwyck by Anya Seton

dark mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I am a huge fan of Anya Seton’s work, but this was an enormous disappointment. Not only did it lack the magic of Katherine and The Winthrop Woman, it also fell short of the Gothic standard it claimed to emulate. Miranda was bratty and unlikeable, and though the claustrophobia of her marriage was well done, Nicholas never really gained the intimidation factor Seton seemed to be striving for. The story was drawn out too slowly, and the switches to the points of view of minor characters were disruptive and confusing. It did keep me interested enough to finish it quickly, but it certainly isn’t one I’d reread or recommend.