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debyik's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.5
A cozy gothic horror with strong characters, great pacing, and a descriptive writing style adding up to the most atmospheric book I've read in a long time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Murder
mgpalpha's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Suicide
justasillygirl04's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Did not love the reader. I enjoyed the story though very creepy.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Suicide, and Murder
daniellekat's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.75
I love vivid, descriptive horror so this was perfect. Equal parts disgusting and spooky, I especially loved the intelligence behind the horror elements. I'm a fan of Kingfisher's writing and am always impressed at how quickly she develops the world building. I was unfamiliar with the original work this is based on but that probably helped me enjoy this more. My only drawback was that I thought the ending was a bit boring. All in all, definitely a new favourite from Kingfisher.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Body horror
Moderate: Medical content and Murder
Minor: Suicide and Vomit
saltyair_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.0
I have never read The Fall of the House of Usher, so have no real basis for judgement on the retelling aspect.
Taking it for what it is, I enjoyed this story. It was quick and entertaining. Atmospheric, gothic vibes abound. Creepy fungus and weird little hares? Sure.
I don't know if this will stick out to me in the future or whether I will continue with the series. I did pick up a book of Poe today for a more critical comparison.
Taking it for what it is, I enjoyed this story. It was quick and entertaining. Atmospheric, gothic vibes abound. Creepy fungus and weird little hares? Sure.
I don't know if this will stick out to me in the future or whether I will continue with the series. I did pick up a book of Poe today for a more critical comparison.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Suicide, and Murder
chainsawheartbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
“Was there enough disinfectant in the world to cleanse the house of Usher?”
Maybe this wasn’t the best book to read while dealing with a stomach bug, or maybe that just made it even better and much more visceral.
I’ll admit, I tend to stay clear of fungus related horror, it truly freaks me out, but after hearing about this book, a kind of re-telling of one of Poe’s classics, I put my fears aside…and my god were they just reinforced.
I think I might lay off mushrooms for a little while, but I’m already very excited to get into the sequel, What Feasts At Night, and to get to spend more time with the stupendous Alex Easton.
T. Kingfisher’s writing was gorgeous, and the research that went into the book is so noticeable, it really helps set the scene and lock you into this vibrantly dreadful world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Murder, and War
Moderate: Medical content and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexism and Suicide
magikorbert's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
this is such a great retelling of Usher and gives a lot more background and information about what is happening to the Ushers. amazing main character, love kan so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, and Violence
Moderate: Chronic illness and War
Minor: Suicide
highladybug's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A great spooky book for autumn! Sometimes I laughed and sometimes I shuddered in disgust. I adored the narrator and their/van backstory. Looking forward to reading more Kingfisher :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Suicide and War
moxiereads's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Gore, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol
beastybugs's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Suicide, and Murder