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dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Womack does an incredible job of recreating the writing style/voice of the late Victorian era - occasionally it impedes the tension they are building, but overall it gives a strong sense of place and authenticity to their work.
I think this type of book, with all its characters, perspectives, and secrets, was a very ambitious concept for a debut novel. I'm not sure Womack always sticks the landing in revealing things to the reader, often shying away from giving concrete answers/connections between story points. While it is fun to work those out, I do think it's important to give the reader at least one image of the whole web you've weaved at once. However, I'm excited to see what Womack puts out next.
I think this type of book, with all its characters, perspectives, and secrets, was a very ambitious concept for a debut novel. I'm not sure Womack always sticks the landing in revealing things to the reader, often shying away from giving concrete answers/connections between story points. While it is fun to work those out, I do think it's important to give the reader at least one image of the whole web you've weaved at once. However, I'm excited to see what Womack puts out next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Would also precede with caution if you are heavily religious and/or representations of
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