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A review by livres_de_bloss
Die Sanduhr unserer Liebe: Roman by Kate Riordan
3.0
Fiercombe Manor was one of my favourite reads of 2018. Sadly, this book was enough of a departure from the style and suspense that made Fiercombe Manor wonderful to render it average at best.
Firstly, this story was far too long. I had most of it figured out earlier on and it was a bit tedious following the slow and meandering path to get to the conclusion.
Secondly, this book lacked the gothic element. There was no suspense, no spooky overtures, and no dread.
Thirdly, this was a family drama and romance. Not exactly what I was expecting and disappointingly so!
Lastly, I feel like I’ve read this story so many times over. It’s very similar to Kate Morton, Tracy Rees, and Hazel Gaynor. Coupled with the length, the tired plot made this a bit of a slog at times. The interconnectivity of the characters and the coincidences were quite far fetched at times. The ending of the book was just patently absurd.
This isn’t a bad book. It’s just that I’ve read so much like it and I was in the mood for something gothic and mildly creepy and thusly found myself disappointed.
Firstly, this story was far too long. I had most of it figured out earlier on and it was a bit tedious following the slow and meandering path to get to the conclusion.
Secondly, this book lacked the gothic element. There was no suspense, no spooky overtures, and no dread.
Thirdly, this was a family drama and romance. Not exactly what I was expecting and disappointingly so!
Lastly, I feel like I’ve read this story so many times over. It’s very similar to Kate Morton, Tracy Rees, and Hazel Gaynor. Coupled with the length, the tired plot made this a bit of a slog at times. The interconnectivity of the characters and the coincidences were quite far fetched at times. The ending of the book was just patently absurd.
This isn’t a bad book. It’s just that I’ve read so much like it and I was in the mood for something gothic and mildly creepy and thusly found myself disappointed.