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Tvornica lutaka by Elizabeth Macneal

24 reviews

hazelrosen's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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hocuscrocus's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

WOW. What a read! This is an immediate classic in my mind and I'll be reading it again very soon.

The thing I appreciated the most is how so delightfully balanced the author is with her details. She doesn't shy away from how gross Victorian London was, but she doesn't use it for shock value, either. She is clearly well-researched in the history and language of the time, but she doesn't spoon feed the reader with it. 
It was truly a delight to read.

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hollyberry_books's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective 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

4.0


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midnacine's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really loved this. There's a beautiful analogy of art used throughout the story and the characters are all so intriguing. I will definitely be reading this again in the future, but definitely check content warnings!

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pollydye's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

idk what i was expecting but it wasn’t … that 

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bethsbooketlist's review against another edition

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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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charlottesurrey's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

find the collarbone!! enjoyed, but not to the highest degree - would still recommend if ur into 1850s shit / art

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alavenderx's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5


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kiwialexa's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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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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