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A review by kt2e56
My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Excellent! Really creepy and atmospheric with all the traditional trappings of a Gothic horror yet completely original at the same time. Love the character of Agnes in particular.
I think my one complaint would be sometimes the dialogue sounded so old fashioned as to be a bit silly at times (and a bit outdated even for its setting which is the 1950’s). But I suppose that’s part of building up the Gothic atmosphere.
I think my one complaint would be sometimes the dialogue sounded so old fashioned as to be a bit silly at times (and a bit outdated even for its setting which is the 1950’s). But I suppose that’s part of building up the Gothic atmosphere.