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A review by scvrdinko
Matilda by Mary Shelley
2.0
i believe my disappointment and in part frustration with this novella comes from personal wrong expectations. i don't think i'd even finish it if not for its flowing, beautiful prose. the problem is that when i heard 'incest in a gothic novella' i expected somewhat more of interrogation on the subject, especially with how the book starts. the actual events of the story prove the opening to be inflated for me.
matilda's fascination with death is one the other hand is quite well depicted as her entire life has been determined by the passing of her mother. so every decision and passion of both matilda &her father are shaped by demise. and the strongest lines and moments to the end of the book come specifically from the death's allure, but that's about it.
but that's about it. very forgettable i'm afraid.
matilda's fascination with death is one the other hand is quite well depicted as her entire life has been determined by the passing of her mother. so every decision and passion of both matilda &her father are shaped by demise. and the strongest lines and moments to the end of the book come specifically from the death's allure, but that's about it.
but that's about it. very forgettable i'm afraid.