nglofile's review against another edition
3.0
At first I thought the inclusion of Poe as investigative assistant was just a gimmick, but it really seemed to work. I expected a twist, but not the one that surfaced, and I couldn't help but think of a recent analysis of Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. The pacing seemed uneven, though later revelations shed possible light on those choices. Not a fascinating book, but an intriguing one. Mysteries don't often make good discussion choices, but I am eager to see how this will play with the group.
soundy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
roses_reading_corner's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
readingslug's review against another edition
1.0
It just didn't grab me. In fact it actively pushed me away. The past tense third person just grated on me and I thought Poe was....not Edgar Allen Poe? Like he was just another character or a poor imitation of Poe or something. I don't know, this book just rubbed me the wrong way and there's too many books in the world to waste my time on a book I don't enjoy reading.
jnicweb's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Really liked this book and seeing eap come to life! I also liked Gus as the narrator and that twist! Holy cow! Lea creeped me out a little lol
boogiewonderland's review against another edition
4.0
Strong 4.5. Deeply immersive, dark, and captivating. A fun read, especially if you enjoy Edgar Allan Poe. Loved Poe’s characterisation, he was perfectly endearing.
olivercoast's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Alcohol, Murder, and Violence
abroadwell's review
4.0
I enjoy this sort of historical pastiche. The parts that are written in the style of Edgar Allen Poe are quite good, and the author also captures something of the flavor of Victorian detective novelists like Wilkie Collins.
There is a scene in the ice house toward the end of the book that struck me as a big broadly written and over the top, but the twist at the end redeemed it for me.
There is a scene in the ice house toward the end of the book that struck me as a big broadly written and over the top, but the twist at the end redeemed it for me.
jaydoncornell's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75