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jamieh2024's review against another edition
4.0
Though this story of serial killings in 19th Century Edinburgh begins a bit slowly it certainly picks up the pace and makes for interesting reading. O' Neill does a fine job of describing the atmosphere of the city at that time. I was clearly able to picture the hazy atmosphere at each sunset as the Lamplighters scurried through town illuminating its dark streets. The atmosphere and characterization are very well done, the mystery is intriguing and overall I was well satisfied with this tale of bestial murders in the cobblestoned streets of the city.
jch2022's review against another edition
4.0
Though this story of serial killings in 19th Century Edinburgh begins a bit slowly it certainly picks up the pace and makes for interesting reading. O' Neill does a fine job of describing the atmosphere of the city at that time. I was clearly able to picture the hazy atmosphere at each sunset as the Lamplighters scurried through town illuminating its dark streets. The atmosphere and characterization are very well done, the mystery is intriguing and overall I was well satisfied with this tale of bestial murders in the cobblestoned streets of the city.
lettemeread's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure if O'Neill's concept was original overall but it was original to me. Never read a story quite like it. You feel sorry for Evelyn and her predicament. You feel contempt for Carus Groves, who seems to figure out the villain despite his arrogance. Thomas and Joseph are the ones I ended up rooting for. They seemed to have a handle on things (for good reason).
This book takes a look into the mind and what it will do to preserve itself.
It took me awhile to get through it, not that I didn't understand it, I've just become so used to romance (serial) books, reading a real book threw me off a little.
This book takes a look into the mind and what it will do to preserve itself.
It took me awhile to get through it, not that I didn't understand it, I've just become so used to romance (serial) books, reading a real book threw me off a little.
melaniejayne35's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the storyline (not your "usual serial killer") but it got way too philosophical for me, rambled on and the ending got overly weird. I would not recommend this.
margaretpinard's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
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