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amypalmer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was a very good read, poetically written folk horror. I am very temped to give a 4.75 rating.
I loved the tense moments and the description of the watchers who are very interesting villians. I read this in a day.
Not overly scary but definitely tense and full of folk style horror and a great atmosphere. It reminds me of the term genius loci "spirit of a place." Where every location had a haunting and intriguing spirit, with or without the watchers. I also really like Mina's characterisation, the fact that she is a portrait artist and people watcher really added to her inner dialogue.
Lots of twists and turns which I managed to guess.
There is still some mystery in the book even at the end, however it was also left open ended as there is going to be a sequel, which is one of the reasons I lowered the rating. I'm not sure if this aspect, or even a sequel is needed. I also looks forward to seeing how the film compares.
I was a little worried for the bird at times, who I really loved, as an animal love who may also be concerned click to reveal spoilerthe bird is fine, they manage to survive till the end which was wonderful
I loved the tense moments and the description of the watchers who are very interesting villians. I read this in a day.
Not overly scary but definitely tense and full of folk style horror and a great atmosphere. It reminds me of the term genius loci "spirit of a place." Where every location had a haunting and intriguing spirit, with or without the watchers. I also really like Mina's characterisation, the fact that she is a portrait artist and people watcher really added to her inner dialogue.
Lots of twists and turns which I managed to guess.
There is still some mystery in the book even at the end, however it was also left open ended as there is going to be a sequel, which is one of the reasons I lowered the rating. I'm not sure if this aspect, or even a sequel is needed. I also looks forward to seeing how the film compares.
I was a little worried for the bird at times, who I really loved, as an animal love who may also be concerned click to reveal spoiler
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Violence, Blood, Excrement, and Stalking
Minor: Body horror
mrsovens's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A fantastically creepy, chilling story. It's a great one of you want something thrilling without gore ir body horror. I really love a modern book that adds in twists of folk lore. Some things in the plot you can see a mile off but it does not negate from the fantastic story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Excrement