A review by bookishreadsandme
My Brother's Keeper by Tim Powers
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
This is an eerie story that is about the famous Bronte family but twisted to be a tale of occult societies and ancient curses.
It follows Emily Bronte and her brother mostly in a dark story that took me by surprise when I realised it had werewolves in! I must admit I found it quite nuts at times and I think I expected more of a gothic literary fantasy novel after reading the blurb and judging it by its cover. I would in fact describe it more of a supernatural horror.
The writing is fantastic and I do enjoy the idea of curses and ghosts but I think that I just found it a bit too far fetched for me personally at times. I think if you are aware of the idea of werewolves and a supernatural side to it beforehand you are more prepared about what you are about to read. I also think my main problem was mainly down to my love of the Bronte’s. The sisters just didn’t feel like them to me.
The descriptions about the Yorkshire moors and the atmosphere was very captivating. I did enjoy it enough that I wanted to find out what would happen and I found the ending very emotional. If you liked the type of story like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, this will definitely be your thing.
Overall, it was a highly entertaining story that is perfect to read these autumn and winter months.
It follows Emily Bronte and her brother mostly in a dark story that took me by surprise when I realised it had werewolves in! I must admit I found it quite nuts at times and I think I expected more of a gothic literary fantasy novel after reading the blurb and judging it by its cover. I would in fact describe it more of a supernatural horror.
The writing is fantastic and I do enjoy the idea of curses and ghosts but I think that I just found it a bit too far fetched for me personally at times. I think if you are aware of the idea of werewolves and a supernatural side to it beforehand you are more prepared about what you are about to read. I also think my main problem was mainly down to my love of the Bronte’s. The sisters just didn’t feel like them to me.
The descriptions about the Yorkshire moors and the atmosphere was very captivating. I did enjoy it enough that I wanted to find out what would happen and I found the ending very emotional. If you liked the type of story like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, this will definitely be your thing.
Overall, it was a highly entertaining story that is perfect to read these autumn and winter months.