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ladykristianna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
ashleyelizabeth's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Murder, and Classism
searendt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
It’s a decent enough ghost story and there are some haunting elements and descriptions that are engaging.
But the female protagonist is quite flat. Despite being the main character, all she does is worry about the two male characters. Even when she’s been terrorized by a literal ghost for the first time in her life, her inner turmoil is all “I wonder how Male #1 is handling this? Is Male #2 strong enough to handle this given his shell shock? He is a war hero. What would my male relative think of Male 1? What will both of them think of my reaction?”
How about - there’s a literal ghost saying murderous things to you - What about your turmoil? Or how about the abused and vengeful ghost’s?
The story loses major stars for having such a 2-dimensional main character, and unlikeable male main characters. It’s not the gothic historical setting of the novel that holds it back - Jane Eyre as a character is 10x more relatable and real.
This story could have been so much better. I did finish it because I did want to know the conclusion, which is why it gets 2 stars vs 1.
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Violence and War
kbio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual content, and Blood
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Injury/Injury detail
lampbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, and War
torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
pkane01's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and War
kelbel_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
4.0
“You can't imagine how hard it is to come home from hell and be expected to pick up the threads of a life. Apply for jobs, go to a factory, punch in, punch out. Put your lunch in a bag and get on the omnibus every day. Like nothing happened. Nothing.”
➽ This is one of Simone St. James' older titles, but I still enjoyed it a lot! It's set in the 1920s after the first world war and follows Sarah Piper, who's a temporary agent that takes on any odd jobs that come her way. When she gets offered the chance to become the secretary of infamous ghost hunter Alistair Gellis, she's not sure what she's getting herself into. Piper has been leading a solitary life, so against all common sense, she agrees and travels with him to investigate the haunting of a young servant called Maddy Clare. They're joined by Alistair's long time friend and assistant Matthew Ryder, who immediately catches Sarah's eye despite his gruff demeanor. He's been deeply scarred by the way and still fights with his demons. This book was so haunting and emotional! Sarah gets closer to Maddy's ghost, as she hates all men and sees the pain that has been inflicted on her. Tensions are rising as it's likely that whoever hurt her still lives in the small town unseen and might not want their secret to come out!
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexism, Suicide, and Forced institutionalization
gondorgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism