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A review by neuroqueer
Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Plot 💭:
* Gripping & Unputdownable
Writing Style ✍️:
* Vivid, Descriptive Language
Pace & Pacing ⏱️:
* Good Build Up
Structure 🏗️:
* Well-Organized
Setting 🌏:
* Victorian Era
Characters 🎭:
* Following A "Psycho"
* Intentionally Unlikable Characters
Book Cover 🖼️:
* Visually Represents the Story/Genre
Triggers/Content Warnings ⚠️:
* Murder
* Sex References
* Abuse
Target Audience 🎯:
* Adult
Thoughts 🗣:
* Vivid Language: The writing in "Victorian Psycho" is wonderful, even when depicting disturbing acts or crass thoughts.
* Into the Mind of a Monster: We follow Winifred Notty, a governess who is unapologetically sociopathic. Her thoughts reveal her lack of empathy and her relationship with "The Darkness," a personified evil that resides within her.
* Societal Critique: While exploring the depths of Winifred's madness, the novella also satirizes the absurdity of Victorian upper-class society. The reader is left wondering whether the true insanity lies within Winifred or within the cold, unfeeling world around her.
* WTF Did I Just Read?: I really enjoyed the book's snarky tone. By the end, I was questioning what I just read in the best possible way. This is probably going to be a love it or hate it book but I am in the love it camp.
Rating: A-
* Gripping & Unputdownable
Writing Style ✍️:
* Vivid, Descriptive Language
Pace & Pacing ⏱️:
* Good Build Up
Structure 🏗️:
* Well-Organized
Setting 🌏:
* Victorian Era
Characters 🎭:
* Following A "Psycho"
* Intentionally Unlikable Characters
Book Cover 🖼️:
* Visually Represents the Story/Genre
Triggers/Content Warnings ⚠️:
* Murder
* Sex References
* Abuse
Target Audience 🎯:
* Adult
Thoughts 🗣:
* Vivid Language: The writing in "Victorian Psycho" is wonderful, even when depicting disturbing acts or crass thoughts.
* Into the Mind of a Monster: We follow Winifred Notty, a governess who is unapologetically sociopathic. Her thoughts reveal her lack of empathy and her relationship with "The Darkness," a personified evil that resides within her.
* Societal Critique: While exploring the depths of Winifred's madness, the novella also satirizes the absurdity of Victorian upper-class society. The reader is left wondering whether the true insanity lies within Winifred or within the cold, unfeeling world around her.
* WTF Did I Just Read?: I really enjoyed the book's snarky tone. By the end, I was questioning what I just read in the best possible way. This is probably going to be a love it or hate it book but I am in the love it camp.
Rating: A-