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slopingvertical's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
azombieee's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book very easy to read. I love the setting and unique back stories. A nonverbal character as well! Not a total favorite but a great read that I'd recommend to any friend that enjoys Gothic fantasy or mystery.
dehydratedpotato's review against another edition
4.0
Tik Tok made me read it. It was all over my FYP page and after reading it I see why. It’s an easy read, good for a weekend. The story is captivating and beautifully haunting.
crabel93's review against another edition
4.0
Creo que, en este caso, es mejor no contar de qué va la historia. Es de esas que merece la pena descubrir mediante su lectura.
Tan solo os diré que encontramos: una niña huérfana, una mansión encantada, fantasmas y mucho misterio.
La autora nos presenta una historia oscura y preciosa, yo la catalogaría como un "cuento gótico", con elementos que me han recordado a Coraline y Tim Burton.
Creo que los puntos fuertes de esta historia son su ambientación oscura y la belleza con la que está narrado, cómo vamos descubriendo junto a Olivia los misterios que oculta Gallant y sus interacciones con los fantasmas.
En este libro no encontramos una trama compleja o rebuscada; es un cuento sencillo, con elementos típicos de las mansiones embrujadas que otorgan un encanto especial a la historia.
La autora juega con los colores y la ausencia de estos para crear la ambientación y, en algunos momentos, la historia se vuelve tenebrosa sin llegar a producir miedo.
En general, un cuento gótico con una ambientación y una narración maravillosas y una trama sencilla pero preciosa.
Tan solo os diré que encontramos: una niña huérfana, una mansión encantada, fantasmas y mucho misterio.
La autora nos presenta una historia oscura y preciosa, yo la catalogaría como un "cuento gótico", con elementos que me han recordado a Coraline y Tim Burton.
Creo que los puntos fuertes de esta historia son su ambientación oscura y la belleza con la que está narrado, cómo vamos descubriendo junto a Olivia los misterios que oculta Gallant y sus interacciones con los fantasmas.
En este libro no encontramos una trama compleja o rebuscada; es un cuento sencillo, con elementos típicos de las mansiones embrujadas que otorgan un encanto especial a la historia.
La autora juega con los colores y la ausencia de estos para crear la ambientación y, en algunos momentos, la historia se vuelve tenebrosa sin llegar a producir miedo.
En general, un cuento gótico con una ambientación y una narración maravillosas y una trama sencilla pero preciosa.
sarahpants's review against another edition
5.0
This was excellently done and I’m surprised at what all the author was able to cover in this relatively quick read. This feels like and old school gothic horror/ghost story, but there’s a “new” element to it as well that I can’t quite put my finger one.
I love this story and I love the main character’s “voice”. I find it absolutely heartbreaking that Olivia finally finds a place she belongs and it’s in such a way that she instantly also loses so much.
The only thing that I would want more from this story would be more about the mother, father, and cousin. That’s not really a complaint though, because it’s not like the book is really lacking here, but because it’s all so good and I just want to know MORE
I love this story and I love the main character’s “voice”. I find it absolutely heartbreaking that Olivia finally finds a place she belongs and it’s in such a way that she instantly also loses so much.
The only thing that I would want more from this story would be more about the mother, father, and cousin. That’s not really a complaint though, because it’s not like the book is really lacking here, but because it’s all so good and I just want to know MORE
nirvanagrrl's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed it! Having a mute character was a nice touch, especially since barely anyone in the book knew how to sign. The climax of the book had my heart racing and the ending was very fitting for the story.
frederickdouglasmercury's review against another edition
1.0
I usually love her work, but this book was not for me. I didn’t really think the world building made any sense to me. I found the storyline to simultaneously be both predictable and random. You saw it coming because of the foreshadowing, but the “why” and “how” wasn’t really answered. So nothing felt linked together
kalb's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nightwideopen's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
I actually really loved the little details of the other Gallant and the shadow world and I think that someone who, in my opinion, thrives on writing villains probably should've spent more time on the other side of the wall. I love Olivia as a main character but I think she wasn't enough of a hero to be the perceived hero of this story. Tell me more about Death's shadows. The story of Olivia's parents might have been waaaaaay more interesting in this world. Still enjoyed this though, couldn't put it down.