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A review by elementarymydear
The Haunting Scent of Poppies by Victoria Williamson
5.0
Such a spooky read, perfect for the long winter nights!
We’re transported back to the first Christmas after the First World War, and already the world seems to be moving on. We meet our main character, Charlie, who sees an opportunity to make some money by selling a rare book – but there is, of course, more to this book than meets the eye!
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This was such an atmospheric, immersive read, and although it’s quite a short book, for the entire time I was reading it, I was completely lost in the story. It has the tone of a classic Christmas ghost story, with almost Dickensian qualities.
What I found particularly striking about this book, though, is how the supernatural element intertwined with the real-life flashbacks Charlie had about the war. Not only was it a really interesting way to explore those themes, but it also added an extra layer of unknown to the story. It gave it an emotional weight that wouldn’t necessarily have been there had the story just been about a haunted book, and it really added to the book as a whole.
This little novella is a great short, spooky read, perfect for these cold winter days.
I received a free copy for an honest review.
We’re transported back to the first Christmas after the First World War, and already the world seems to be moving on. We meet our main character, Charlie, who sees an opportunity to make some money by selling a rare book – but there is, of course, more to this book than meets the eye!
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This was such an atmospheric, immersive read, and although it’s quite a short book, for the entire time I was reading it, I was completely lost in the story. It has the tone of a classic Christmas ghost story, with almost Dickensian qualities.
What I found particularly striking about this book, though, is how the supernatural element intertwined with the real-life flashbacks Charlie had about the war. Not only was it a really interesting way to explore those themes, but it also added an extra layer of unknown to the story. It gave it an emotional weight that wouldn’t necessarily have been there had the story just been about a haunted book, and it really added to the book as a whole.
This little novella is a great short, spooky read, perfect for these cold winter days.
I received a free copy for an honest review.