A review by sarahyjackson
Private Rites by Julia Armfield

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Love a speculative reimagining of King Lear as a concept. I agree with other reviewers that the horror elements could have been more in focus earlier BUT/AND it did have a kind of Piranesi pacing/air of mystery which I loved. 

I also saw another reviewer call this Succession but Logan Roy has three lesbian daughters and that resonates az well. 

There is a line about being known by your siblings in a specific way that will stick with me forever. Julia can turn a phrase!