jalaines_book_nook's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
em_the_reader13's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
mannapanda's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
helenskaa's review against another edition
4.0
that was really fucking great. the writing - gorgeous. the earthy vibes - fantastic. the horror aspect - loved it.
nwilliams96's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
apollo_the_bard's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
As my first T Kingfisher book, I’m incredibly impressed. It was a bit slow to start, but once it picked up, it was going by quickly, especially once you hit the halfway mark. Those last few chapters were tense.
It was a bittersweet ending, but the story itself was fairly easy to follow, even if you’ve never read the original Poe story. I’m looking forward to reading more of T Kingfisher’s books.
It was a bittersweet ending, but the story itself was fairly easy to follow, even if you’ve never read the original Poe story. I’m looking forward to reading more of T Kingfisher’s books.
kittykolektor's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Easton arrives at their friends estate in the countryside after receiving a letter informing them of the illness afflicting their family. Finding both siblings ailing in a decrepit manor, they set about doing what they can to help their friends recover from a mystery illness. Throw in an American field surgeon, an English mycologist, a proper valet, and creepy hares and you have a fabulous gothic mystery
ruhika's review
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0