pickShort Review: If you have read this author's books before you know what you are likely in for: a dark, sinuous tale like a snake wrapping itself around you before sinking its fangs into your skin. It didn't quite captivate me as much as the previous books I've read by the author though for some reason. It's a good read but for me it fails to hit the heights of 'The Shape of Darkness' or 'The Silent Companions'. 3.5🌟
No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be an heroine. Her situation in life, the character of her father and mother, her own person and disposition, were all equally against her.
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so-soHaunting, yes. Memorable, perhaps. But for me, Jackson‘s longer fiction doesn‘t quite cast the same spell as her shorter works.
pickThis was a very interesting retelling of The Island of Doctor Moreau. It was very vivid and delightful. I really had me drawn in from the beginning. I highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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pickA low pick but definitely a different read. Some humor, some gore, a bit of creepiness and one weird story. Ms. Notty arrives at Endsor house to care for the Pounds children but she obviously has other intentions. I liked the Victorian aspect of the story and Winifred Notty is one crazy character. I heard there is a movie being made. I‘m definitely interested to see how they adapt this story!!
pickOne of the items on my “things I keep meaning to do” list was read something by T. Kingfisher. Damn—glad I finally got around to it! I could not have loved this creepy retelling of Poe‘s The Fall of the House of Usher more! Is it sacrilege to say I enjoyed it way more than the original? T. Kingfisher‘s writing is an absolute delight! (And since that item from the list worked out so well, next I think I‘ll be hitting the tattoo parlor…)
Virginia Feito's horror/thriller book, "VICTORIAN PSYCHO," is officially getting a movie adaptation!
A24 is developing the adaptation, and Maika Monroe is set to star in the lead role!
When the adaptation was announced, it was revealed that Margaret Qualley was supposed to play the lead role, but she's since been replaced by Maika Monroe!
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Image Credits:
Virginia Feito's Photo by Pilar Hormaechea
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Read 3rd-4th Aug 2025
See full review for triggers warnings as there may be a spoiler there.
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