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Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver

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kmmi_booklover's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

bexlrose's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved it. A great gothic spookstory. Not a ghost story as such, but certainly a little spooky in parts. A much-needed change from the style and story she used for both Dark Matter and Thin Air, which were essentially the same book. Wakenhyrst is different, and to my mind, has more to it. Won't change your life but it'll be a fun, easy read, and for that I'm giving it the Bex seal of approval and a whole 5 stars.

danyaaladil17's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

bookchatwithbeth's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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agriagropolis's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A dark, sad tale that tackles themes of superstition, folklore, religion, and loss. Wakenhyrst haunts long after it has been put down. So much of this book is setting up for the final act, but the emotional gut punches when the truth is revealed will last and linger. Do yourself a favour and dive into the Fens.