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sarabara's review against another edition
The story is beautifully written. Everything about it lovely, but SPOILER:
At around 20% there were hints that an animal was going to die. I checked doesthedogdie.com and found out that yes, the dog does die. So regardless of the wonderful storytelling, I cannot read on.
At around 20% there were hints that an animal was going to die. I checked doesthedogdie.com and found out that yes, the dog does die. So regardless of the wonderful storytelling, I cannot read on.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Some animal cruelty at the 20% mark. I confirmed on doesthedogdie.com that the dog is killed later. I cannot confirm how graphic it is.rb26's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Perhaps felt a little long and a few too many questions unanswered, but only the whole this book is spooky and atmospheric, with some really extraordinary character writing and exquisite detail.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, and Self harm
ronpayne's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Animal death
nell's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I'm honestly not sure what I think of the story. The movie was pretty boring, so I thought I'd give the audiobook a try, largely because I always enjoy Simon Vance's unparalleled performance.
The book isn't quite as dull as the movie, but the character of the Doctor is so fundamentally unlikeable and judgemental that I don't trust him as the narrator. His objectives are questionable at best, malicious at worst -but we never know either way .
So I did enjoy the book, I suppose. But it's not one I'll ever read again.
The book isn't quite as dull as the movie, but the character of the Doctor is so fundamentally unlikeable and judgemental that I don't trust him as the narrator. His objectives are questionable at best, malicious at worst -
So I did enjoy the book, I suppose. But it's not one I'll ever read again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death and Child death
cygnoir's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I picked this up on a whim after my mom mentioned the slow pace, because I wanted a calm and quiet read. The setting is extremely well-researched and well-written, especially the fate of grand estates in post-war Britain, but I wasn't much interested in the plot or characters.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death
goblingirlreads's review against another edition
The pacing was too slow for me and I wasn't invested in the characters. The inviting incident happens 100 pages in and I got a little interested but then it slowed down again. I stopped at about 30%.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death