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lene_kretzsch's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Atmospheric and wryly funny strange story with a distinct gothic feel. Symonds is a master of innuendo and absurdly apt names and much of this little tale provokes knowing snickers as much as frissons of fear, but there is genuine unease here and a surprisingly touching relationship between master and pupil. Slight but well worth reading.
ender24's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism