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A review by sooky
The Fifth Doll by Charlie N. Holmberg
4.0
There is just something about Russian folk tales, that gives you the creeps. In a good way! This book is not one of those folk tales, per se, but does have all the magical elements that make one.
The Fifth Doll is a pretty neat, spooky tale set in a cutesy little village that is just a little bit too cheerful for its own good. What could possibly go wrong?
Well, you guessed right. Everything.
I wouldn't call this book suspenseful, but there's just something that keeps you turning the pages to try and get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding the villagers. I must admit, I had all sorts of ideas what's wrong with them, but none of them turned out to be the case.
I could not agree with those reviews that said the characters are flat an uninteresting. Maybe a little bit dopey, but hey, it all made perfect sense at the end!
Matrona, the main character is a bit immature for a 26 year old most of the time, but every now and then her potential shines through and she proves that she's wise beyond her years. Or at least wiser than I was at that age.
I’ve always wanted to be loved. I don’t know if Esfir’s passing closed my parents’ hearts, or if it’s just their way, but affection has always been lacking in my home. I fear it’s lacking in yours as well. I can’t be part of that.
Damn, girl, you tell him! Love it.
I loved Jaska, her sidekick. Shit doesn't make sense? Let's consider all our options, even the wildest ones! He's openminded, loyal and quick witted. If I had a side kick, I would sure want them to be someone like him.
I will most definitely read some more from this author.
The Fifth Doll is a pretty neat, spooky tale set in a cutesy little village that is just a little bit too cheerful for its own good. What could possibly go wrong?
Well, you guessed right. Everything.
I wouldn't call this book suspenseful, but there's just something that keeps you turning the pages to try and get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding the villagers. I must admit, I had all sorts of ideas what's wrong with them, but none of them turned out to be the case.
Spoiler
A little bit after halfway I even thought they are all dead or something... Damn...I could not agree with those reviews that said the characters are flat an uninteresting. Maybe a little bit dopey, but hey, it all made perfect sense at the end!
Matrona, the main character is a bit immature for a 26 year old most of the time, but every now and then her potential shines through and she proves that she's wise beyond her years. Or at least wiser than I was at that age.
I’ve always wanted to be loved. I don’t know if Esfir’s passing closed my parents’ hearts, or if it’s just their way, but affection has always been lacking in my home. I fear it’s lacking in yours as well. I can’t be part of that.
Damn, girl, you tell him! Love it.
I loved Jaska, her sidekick. Shit doesn't make sense? Let's consider all our options, even the wildest ones! He's openminded, loyal and quick witted. If I had a side kick, I would sure want them to be someone like him.
I will most definitely read some more from this author.