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A review by turrean
How to Catch a Bogle by Catherine Jinks
3.0
A solid fantasy for those who love tales of Victorian London, orphans, and monsters served with a little thrill of horror. I was looking forward to this, because I enjoyed the author’s [b: The Reformed Vampire Support Group.]
I found Birdie’s relationship with Alfred a bit incomprehensible. He completely lacked any warmth or tenderness toward her. He was a good bogler, rigidly determined not to lose another apprentice, and the text is clear that he does not use his fists on his young charge. But that’s about it for his virtues... Birdie is at first worried about her employment prospects, when Alfred begins to question the wisdom of continuing to be a monster slayer. But when it became clear she could enjoy a far, far better life, I am unconvinced she would be so resistant.
I found Birdie’s relationship with Alfred a bit incomprehensible. He completely lacked any warmth or tenderness toward her. He was a good bogler, rigidly determined not to lose another apprentice, and the text is clear that he does not use his fists on his young charge. But that’s about it for his virtues... Birdie is at first worried about her employment prospects, when Alfred begins to question the wisdom of continuing to be a monster slayer. But when it became clear she could enjoy a far, far better life, I am unconvinced she would be so resistant.