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A review by madzsmiled
Carmilla and Laura by S.D. Simper
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Carmilla is a beautiful tale that stands the test of time, and S.D. Simper added such beauty, depth, and sapphic joy to the Gothic classic. While the original was rife with euphemism, Simper allows Carmilla to enjoy her love for Laura. Simper builds on the vague flirtation of the original and finally allows Laura to blossom as a character and as an independent woman. While there's still markings of a Gothic tragedy, Carmilla and Laura is a beautiful homage to everlasting Sapphic love.
The writing was easy to read. I burned through it, but it still felt rich. Carmilla and Laura were so vivid, as was the land of Laura's father's estate. We got to see a deeper side to her governesses, and to my delight, the men did not steal the ending as they did in the original. I loved keeping the perspective with Laura the entire time.
I also loved finally getting more lore for Carmilla. I won't spoil it - but it's absolutely worth the read.
I thought Carmilla was sexy before, but Simper's story was enthralling.
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The writing was easy to read. I burned through it, but it still felt rich. Carmilla and Laura were so vivid, as was the land of Laura's father's estate. We got to see a deeper side to her governesses, and to my delight, the men did not steal the ending as they did in the original. I loved keeping the perspective with Laura the entire time.
I also loved finally getting more lore for Carmilla. I won't spoil it - but it's absolutely worth the read.
I thought Carmilla was sexy before, but Simper's story was enthralling.
#bookrecommendations #bookreviews #horror #horrorreads