A review by kdermody
Cackle by Rachel Harrison

dark funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.75

I have complicated feelings about this book. On one hand, the setting of this story was delightful, and the

teensy spider familiars

were so adorable.  However, I ended up feeling a little lackluster about our MC and the ending of the novel. 

I think I would’ve liked a dual perspective. Perhaps with Sophie

100+

years ago when she moved to the town. Or a perspective from Oskar, or another one of the town residents. We don’t end up hearing much about the town citizens unless it’s from Sophie. I was missing some sort of resolution for the town itself, and didn’t end up satisfied.