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A review by barb4ry1
The Attic Tragedy by J. Ashley-Smith
3.0
3.5/5
I have mixed feelings about this one. On the one hand, I enjoyed Ashley-Smith's concise and poignant writing style. On the other hand, I found the story depressing and sad. This, obviously, isn't a flaw, just something I wasn't expecting while starting it. The tile doesn't lie. It is a tragedy.
It has a supernatural feel and elements but whether they actually occur or not remains debatable.
All told, The Attic Tragedy is a well-written and disturbing novelette that tackles, subtly, themes of depression or suicide. I can't say I loved it, but I think I appreciate the way Ashley-Smith told it.
ARC through NetGalley
I have mixed feelings about this one. On the one hand, I enjoyed Ashley-Smith's concise and poignant writing style. On the other hand, I found the story depressing and sad. This, obviously, isn't a flaw, just something I wasn't expecting while starting it. The tile doesn't lie. It is a tragedy.
It has a supernatural feel and elements but whether they actually occur or not remains debatable.
All told, The Attic Tragedy is a well-written and disturbing novelette that tackles, subtly, themes of depression or suicide. I can't say I loved it, but I think I appreciate the way Ashley-Smith told it.
ARC through NetGalley