Reviews

We Played with Fire by Catherine Barter

bluewithstars's review

5.0

Deliciously dark and creepy, unputdownable! I have so many emotions when I think about the girls in this book, such a rollercoaster. A truly brilliant read.

sarahpltt's review

3.0

3.5

bymaniak's review

dark emotional informative mysterious slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

a_hutchinson19's review

2.0

I didn't care about these characters at all. I thought the premise of this book was brilliant but it was executed badly

roberrrrto's review

A fascinating account of the Fox Sisters and the birth of 'spiritualism' in America. Not only is this a delightfully eerie story, it's also a historical family drama packed with turmoil, grief and contemporary politics. Completely engrossing and super interesting!

rb26's review

5.0

I enjoyed this so much, such an unapologetic and fascinating look at gender, power and truth. I think perhaps it says a little bit in the middle, but I think the gorgeous and original writing makes up for it.

witchwithabook's review

2.0

When I was awarded this book I was really looking forward to it as if you don't know but now I love spooky books. But this one was a little slow from the start and kept that pace thought-out.

The character don't really have much depth to them, don't get me wrong they are good characters but you don't connect to them right away if at all.

I mean you forget they are 13/14 at points but then are reminded when they are drinking in posh hotels etc. There isn't much action in this book and once you get pass the first "spirit" there isn't much more that happens.

tbhonest_uk's review

5.0

We Played With Fire combines a true story with fictional elements for a fantastic supernatural read. The story is narrated by the middle sister and is just the type of thing you want to be reading during a long winters evening.