A review by zenzi2read
The Bell Chime by Mona Kabbani

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

4.0

I like the story and this was an excellent first published work. I like the majority of the stories structure, including the time jumps. My biggest issue is that of the narrator that provides introductions and additional information between each act of this Novela. It felt like an unnecessary device.. This was part thriller part, fever, dream, part horror. The first chapter was truly chilling, and there were some solid unnerving moments throughout. The language was descriptive in the characters well-developed, considering the brevity of the book.
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