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A review by novelesque_life
Things in Jars by Jess Kidd
3.0
RATING: 3 STARS
2020; Simon & Schuster Canada/Atria
Things in Jars is my first novel by Jess Kidd, and I am glad I started with this one. Kidd's latest novel is set in London, during the Victorian era. While the novel is a historical mystery, it is also based in fantasy. I requested this novel based on the setting and the genre I assumed it was in. While the fantastical aspects of the case were interesting, it seemed like the novel was overly descriptive. I enjoy when an author takes the time to show the reader what the time and place was like. In this case, being a mystery, this description takes away from the suspense. I loved the way Kidd writes her characters. Each feels so realistic, "creatures" or humans, and endearing. The characters alone had me invested in the story. Kidd is a good writer, and I am looking forward to reading [b:Himself|33023729|Himself|Jess Kidd|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1479741428l/33023729._SY75_.jpg|49612536] and [b:Mr. Flood's Last Resort|36373281|Mr. Flood's Last Resort|Jess Kidd|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1520867298l/36373281._SY75_.jpg|57925204].
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2020; Simon & Schuster Canada/Atria
Things in Jars is my first novel by Jess Kidd, and I am glad I started with this one. Kidd's latest novel is set in London, during the Victorian era. While the novel is a historical mystery, it is also based in fantasy. I requested this novel based on the setting and the genre I assumed it was in. While the fantastical aspects of the case were interesting, it seemed like the novel was overly descriptive. I enjoy when an author takes the time to show the reader what the time and place was like. In this case, being a mystery, this description takes away from the suspense. I loved the way Kidd writes her characters. Each feels so realistic, "creatures" or humans, and endearing. The characters alone had me invested in the story. Kidd is a good writer, and I am looking forward to reading [b:Himself|33023729|Himself|Jess Kidd|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1479741428l/33023729._SY75_.jpg|49612536] and [b:Mr. Flood's Last Resort|36373281|Mr. Flood's Last Resort|Jess Kidd|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1520867298l/36373281._SY75_.jpg|57925204].
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***