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Tvornica lutaka by Elizabeth Macneal

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bethsbooketlist's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

🌟🌟🌟🌟 - I listened to this one on audio and really enjoyed. A great HF read that captured the artistry and poverty of Victorian London. Some of the descriptions really had my skin crawling, especially surrounding the dark and dangerous character of Silas. His unnerving nature and obsessive compulsions really had Silence of the Lambs vibes for me! I enjoyed exploring the art world of this time, as well as what it means to be a woman and what was expected. Iris was a rebel following her passion of painting before expectation and I really admired that. The contrast between her and her sister Rose was interesting to follow. Great writing and great audio that held my attention throughout - a firm recommendation from me!

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auteaandtales's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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silver_lining125's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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uhhlexiconic's review against another edition

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adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The obsession plot almost seems to take a back seat, and it's easy to forget its there while Iris discovers a world of art. To read Iris find a sort of freedom in art lulls the reader into a false sense of security, even as the parts from the male point of view remind them that danger is lurking.

I wish there was more to the ending.

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lissyir's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

I recently picked up the doll factory from a local second hand bookstore after snubbing it at Waterstones when it was released, well I wish I picked it up sooner! This Victorian Era novel explores the concept of a woman's freedom. Iris begins the novel entrapped and restricted, when she is swept up as an artist’s model she blossoms in her new gilded cage, little does she know a sinister collectors obsession is growing.
I loved how gripping this novel was, the romance with Louis was so beautiful and a striking contrast to the Silas chapters which left me unnerved. The pace was fast and exciting and the characters are flawed and genuine which made them easy to connect with. This book has been compared with the miniaturist which I read earlier in the year and I don’t agree with this at all, The Doll Factory is definitely the superior read in my opinion. My only grievance is the ending wasn’t as satisfying as I was hoping it would be, it wasn’t bad but I just wanted more from it.
Overall a beautiful read and I recommend you pick this one up!

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