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A review by neuroqueer
My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Plot 💭:
* Gripping
* Well paced & engaging
Writing Style ✍️:
* Vivid & Descriptive
* Strong somber tone
* Good tension throughout
Pace & Pacing ⏱️:
* Perfect Pace 👍
Structure 🏗️:
* Well Organized
Setting 🌏:
* Victorian period Netherlands
Characters 🎭:
* Compelling main characters
* Evil caricature side characters/villains
Book Cover 🖼️:
* Eye-catching
Target Audience 🎯:
* Adult
Thoughts:
* The story POV flips between Roos telling her life story and transcripts detailing her interview with a psychiatrist. This displays Roos as an unreliable narrator
* Roos' mother feels like a caricature of evil at times (starving Roos, locking her in a small cramped space) but does the job of making you loath the woman like nothing else
* We get a slow-burning sapphic romance with Roos and Agnes which was enjoyable to watch grow
* Roos relationship with both Ruth & Agnes highlights co-dependency
* The writing was wonderful and look forward to reading more by the author
Rating: A
* Gripping
* Well paced & engaging
Writing Style ✍️:
* Vivid & Descriptive
* Strong somber tone
* Good tension throughout
Pace & Pacing ⏱️:
* Perfect Pace 👍
Structure 🏗️:
* Well Organized
Setting 🌏:
* Victorian period Netherlands
Characters 🎭:
* Compelling main characters
* Evil caricature side characters/villains
Book Cover 🖼️:
* Eye-catching
Target Audience 🎯:
* Adult
Thoughts:
* The story POV flips between Roos telling her life story and transcripts detailing her interview with a psychiatrist. This displays Roos as an unreliable narrator
* Roos' mother feels like a caricature of evil at times (starving Roos, locking her in a small cramped space) but does the job of making you loath the woman like nothing else
* We get a slow-burning sapphic romance with Roos and Agnes which was enjoyable to watch grow
* Roos relationship with both Ruth & Agnes highlights co-dependency
* The writing was wonderful and look forward to reading more by the author
Rating: A