Reviews

The Confessions of Frannie Langton by

kelsalami's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

afox98's review against another edition

4.0

Frannie Langton is accused of killing her employer and his wife, but she doesn't remember any of that actually happening. Now on trial for the crimes, she's forced to recall her slavery on a Jamaican plantation, her move to London and the disappointing results when she arrives, and the various roles she takes on in the big city to survive. Now she sits in Newgate prison, writing about her life to pass the time and try to remember what really happened that night. Her life has been harsh and violent, and that tragedy is well portrayed in the writing. She is a complex woman, despite not having much choice in how her life has been lived, and she shines among the other vividly written characters around her. Almost a gothic novel, the suspense and dreariness of London during this time period is obvious throughout.

laurenjpegler's review against another edition

4.0

What an utterly compelling story was this!

Honestly, murder mysteries set in the nineteenth century really get me going, so I'm not surprised (in the slightest) that I thoroughly enjoyed this. Sara Collins really knows how to write a story. I think what make this one so unique was the slave narrative and how being a slave really affected the psyche of someone for their whole life. I know this is obvious, but Collins managed to highlight some really interesting/important stuff through this particular narrative of murder, which is lacking in other novels. It was done in a sensitive way and was very thought-provoking and emotive.

I just really liked this.

red_steele's review against another edition

2.0

I did not enjoy the author’s writing style and the decision to self record the audiobook was a poor decision . I hope for future books she hires an experienced voice actor.

I’m not a fan of reading about same sex relationships. Had I known I would not have read this book.

mjminkowich's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

helengoose's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-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? Yes

4.0

angelkisses's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, and Medical trauma

Minor: Rape

rya_papaya's review against another edition

3.0

I enjoyed the story but really struggled to stay engaged with the writing style. They're turning this into a show and I genuinely think I'll enjoy the show more than the book.

paperschemes's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

s0meone_strange's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0