A review by seaweed
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
As a gothic mystery, the book does not succeed. Neither does it succeed as a character study. But most of all, it fails as a haunted house story. The author constantly describes the house as breathing, or having impossible angles, but never mentions how it is supposed to look like, leaving the overall impression of empty plastic.
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