432 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062402165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 20 December 2016
Description
A chilling and spooky Gothic historical thriller reminiscent of Rebecca and The Turn of the Screw, dripping with the dark twists and eerie surprises that are the hallmarks of Edgar Allan Poe, from the New York Times and internationally bestselling...
Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews
Moods
mysterious 89%
tense 63%
emotional 23%
adventurous 19%
sad 19%
challenging 14%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 35% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Death, AlcoholModerate
Murder, Rape, Body horrorMinor
Alcoholism, Grief
432 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062402165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 20 December 2016
Description
A chilling and spooky Gothic historical thriller reminiscent of Rebecca and The Turn of the Screw, dripping with the dark twists and eerie surprises that are the hallmarks of Edgar Allan Poe, from the New York Times and internationally bestselling...
Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews
Moods
mysterious 89%
tense 63%
emotional 23%
adventurous 19%
sad 19%
challenging 14%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 35% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Death, AlcoholModerate
Murder, Rape, Body horrorMinor
Alcoholism, Grief