thaisokubaro's review against another edition
4.0
A palavra é PASSADA HAUHAAUUA chocada com esse final.
lauraahyman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
chakreydriola's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 This was creeeepy. I love the overlapping storylines bouncing around different timelines and just the eerie feel throughout the book. Perfect October read!
in_emmas_library's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed this so much! So tense and atmospheric - I love how everything happened gradually in the lead up to the ending.
The whole ideal of silent companions is so creepy and I liked that the past time line explained where they came from. The witchcraft element was great too.
Would have been 5 stars if there wasn't the subplot of the mental asylum. The ending with Sarah possibly not being real/ being Hetta didn't feel right to me. I'd have preferred it if the whole book was about what was currently happening to Elsie, not a flashback from an asylum where it seems like it's all inside her head. Plus Sarah was my fav character!!
The whole ideal of silent companions is so creepy and I liked that the past time line explained where they came from. The witchcraft element was great too.
Would have been 5 stars if there wasn't the subplot of the mental asylum. The ending with Sarah possibly not being real/ being Hetta didn't feel right to me. I'd have preferred it if the whole book was about what was currently happening to Elsie, not a flashback from an asylum where it seems like it's all inside her head. Plus Sarah was my fav character!!
tashaw's review against another edition
5.0
This book was terrifying. It is a true gothic and I LOVED IT, but at the same time OMG, I might not sleep tonight. If you like horror of both the creeping quiet *and* the violent sort, read this. So pleased to have won the giveaway for this gem!
suntoria's review against another edition
3.0
I've taken some time thinking about what to rate this book, because I'm a bit undecisive. I feel like I'm torn between three and four stars.
I really liked the atmosphere in the book and felt like I was pulled into the victorian gothic horror mood immediately upon starting the book. It ticked a lot of boxes: creepy house in foggy area, unexplainable events, creepy servants, is the protagonist going crazy or not, etc. In the end though, I didn't feel like it wrapped up in a satisfying way. There were some red herrings (the 'gypsies') and though I understand the need to include that to keep the reader guessing, for me it made the book a bit too convoluted with possible explanations.
It was a fun quick read though!
I really liked the atmosphere in the book and felt like I was pulled into the victorian gothic horror mood immediately upon starting the book. It ticked a lot of boxes: creepy house in foggy area, unexplainable events, creepy servants, is the protagonist going crazy or not, etc. In the end though, I didn't feel like it wrapped up in a satisfying way. There were some red herrings (the 'gypsies') and though I understand the need to include that to keep the reader guessing, for me it made the book a bit too convoluted with possible explanations.
It was a fun quick read though!
obviouslyjudith's review
3.5
TOO SCARY I WAS SCARED. If you like being scared would highly recommend but I will simply never sleep again
fortunavhs's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75