katie37's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.0
yoanna7's review against another edition
dark
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
3.5
mingreads_'s review against another edition
5.0
the writing is beautiful, descriptive and just pulls you in.
and that ending....
and that ending....
rafternorth's review against another edition
2.0
“Macfarlane,’ began Fettes, still somewhat hoarsely, ‘I have put my neck in a halter to oblige you.’
‘To oblige me?’ cried Wolfe. ‘Oh, come! You did, as near as I can see the matter, what you downright had to do in self-defence. Suppose I got into trouble, where would you be? This second little matter flows clearly from the first. Mr. Gray is the continuation of Miss Galbraith. You can’t begin and then stop. If you begin, you must keep on beginning; that’s the truth. No rest for the wicked.”
I can understand how this might have spooked people in 1884 and I did catch the significance of K—who I am sure is supposed to be Robert Knox (If you aren’t familiar with the murders of Burke and Hare, look it up. Interesting bit of history there), but Historical entanglements aside, I just found the story to be very boring. The supernatural ending felt like it was just tacked on and didn’t make any sense, which was a real bummer.
Great title. I respect it for the historical reference, but was disappointed.
Rating: 2 Stars
‘To oblige me?’ cried Wolfe. ‘Oh, come! You did, as near as I can see the matter, what you downright had to do in self-defence. Suppose I got into trouble, where would you be? This second little matter flows clearly from the first. Mr. Gray is the continuation of Miss Galbraith. You can’t begin and then stop. If you begin, you must keep on beginning; that’s the truth. No rest for the wicked.”
I can understand how this might have spooked people in 1884 and I did catch the significance of K—who I am sure is supposed to be Robert Knox (If you aren’t familiar with the murders of Burke and Hare, look it up. Interesting bit of history there), but Historical entanglements aside, I just found the story to be very boring. The supernatural ending felt like it was just tacked on and didn’t make any sense, which was a real bummer.
Great title. I respect it for the historical reference, but was disappointed.
Rating: 2 Stars
luweebayy's review against another edition
3.0
It was alright. It was a little boring and had to check the plot on the internet because it seemed a bit random and ’unfinished’.
reallife_kazbrekker's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.5
Listened to this with an audiobook while cleaning up my island in animal crossing...
A bit creepy and uncomfortable to listen to, glad I did tho. I know this book or the movie is quite well known, so I'm happy that I now know what it's about!
A bit creepy and uncomfortable to listen to, glad I did tho. I know this book or the movie is quite well known, so I'm happy that I now know what it's about!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
livreads2much's review against another edition
3.0
Love a good short story. The audiobook read by David Ault is really good and immersive. The ending left me thinking and wondering exactly what was meant. I turned to the other reviews for help and didn't find any answers. I guess I'll have to be haunted by it.
rosekk's review against another edition
4.0
Was a fun short read, although reading it while ill means I feel like I missed something in it.
wildedavis's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0