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A review by elwirax
Things in Jars by Jess Kidd
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Really atmospheric and beautifully written, however, I did think it was too wordy at some points and it was difficult to follow and stay focused on the audiobook (though the narrator was great). Perhaps it would've been better read physically. I enjoyed the dual timeline, yet, this also made the story jump about a lot and I didn't know what was going on half the time. The ending was a little rushed (the back story of how Ruby and Bridie knew each other and what happened to Christabel). On that note, I wanted more explanation for Christabel's character, not much was given and Ruby being a ghost didn't add anything to the overall story which makes me wonder what the intent was.
Overall, an interesting wee book just didn't work for me.
Overall, an interesting wee book just didn't work for me.