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yazzer's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
andyemery's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
blvncv's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
abeardedidiot's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
katwithahat's review against another edition
4.0
Hurley changes things up a little in this collection of linked short stories set in the village of Barrowbeck from its founding right up until the mid 21st century. The stories themselves do differ in mood, however there's enough of a sinister undertone throughout to satisfy any fan of folk horror.
The stories themselves never outstay their welcome and on a couple of occasions they didn't feel long enough. Barrowbeck is peppered with memorable and intriguing characters, so I did feel slightly frustrated that my time with them was over faster than I would have liked but that was the only real annoyance with this book. Hurley's gorgeous prose and striking visuals more than made up for it.
Barrowbeck is likely to please established fans of Hurley and a decent starting point for any readers wanting to try the author.
Recommended.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
The stories themselves never outstay their welcome and on a couple of occasions they didn't feel long enough. Barrowbeck is peppered with memorable and intriguing characters, so I did feel slightly frustrated that my time with them was over faster than I would have liked but that was the only real annoyance with this book. Hurley's gorgeous prose and striking visuals more than made up for it.
Barrowbeck is likely to please established fans of Hurley and a decent starting point for any readers wanting to try the author.
Recommended.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
conoraflynn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
so impressive how distinct a world he manages to build for each story in such few pages, with an utterly unique context and narrative each time despite the overlap in location. particularly enjoyed the strangest case, sisters and a celestial event, but they were all pretty compelling, a neat eerie thread persisting through each
ellenjanemck's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookish_arcadia's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0