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lucy_t_firefly 's review for:
Fellside
by M.R. Carey
Possibly 3.5.
I'm conflicted about this book. On the one hand, I did enjoy it and I powered through it fairly quickly; it did make me want to keep reading.
But on the other, I wouldn't really say there was anything special that stood out to me about this book; I thought it was just a bit uninspiring plot-wise and fell short of the praise printed all over the cover.
For a start, I think it could have been shorter. It was no tome, but there were definitely some filler bits and unnecessary explanation - especially at the end.
Also, the 'twist'. I liked the idea of the twist itself and what actually happened, but I had worked it out before I was even half way in. And it just went on. Jess, the main character, infuriated me with how stupid she was and not seeing what was right in front of her face until about 20 pages from the end. I defy anyone to not see it coming after all the repeated mentions and shoehorned comments.
Overall, it was something a bit different to your standard ghost story/prison drama and I'm glad I picked it up, but I don't think it will stick with me.
I'm conflicted about this book. On the one hand, I did enjoy it and I powered through it fairly quickly; it did make me want to keep reading.
But on the other, I wouldn't really say there was anything special that stood out to me about this book; I thought it was just a bit uninspiring plot-wise and fell short of the praise printed all over the cover.
For a start, I think it could have been shorter. It was no tome, but there were definitely some filler bits and unnecessary explanation - especially at the end.
Also, the 'twist'. I liked the idea of the twist itself and what actually happened, but I had worked it out before I was even half way in. And it just went on. Jess, the main character, infuriated me with how stupid she was and not seeing what was right in front of her face until about 20 pages from the end. I defy anyone to not see it coming after all the repeated mentions and shoehorned comments.
Overall, it was something a bit different to your standard ghost story/prison drama and I'm glad I picked it up, but I don't think it will stick with me.