A. R. Meyering
Forfatter af The Angel of Elydria
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The Hunter's Bond 2 eksemplarer
The Resurrectionist 1 eksemplar
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- Værker
- 6
- Also by
- 1
- Medlemmer
- 41
- Popularitet
- #363,652
- Vurdering
- 3.9
- Anmeldelser
- 3
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- 5
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- 1
I rated this novel 4 stars. I thought this an ambitious blending of several genres, for anyone going in thinking this will be a straight medical historical fiction, maybe leave off, or go in with an open mind.
The factual side of the story grabbed my attention initially, Burke and Hare. The time of our medical knowledge leaping forward was partly due to the fact of grave robbing. And murder. It’s fascinating, another example of the duology of man. Quickly the author reveals that this novel will be so much more than one genre, the story growing from a curious archaeological display that stayed in her mind. I just love this tidbit because it’s how I always imagine truly intricate works begin, as a thought that won’t go away.
Historical fiction, folktale horror, supernatural horror, and dark fiction are all ways to categorize The Resurrectionist; it dips into all of those, weaving them together; I had more trouble keeping the son and father Hares apart then falling under the spell woven by the author. There are several POV throughout, and I find it interesting that Edgar, Ainsley, and Magdalena share the self-made stumbling blocks of becoming their full potential due to fear and loss. They represent the main MC of each genre blend, and share a similar character arc that is not obvious at first. It may not even be a thing, I may be seeing something that is not there. As I mentioned before, I did have some trouble when Hare was in the novel, telling the difference at times between if it was Hare the elder of Hare the younger. Not through its entirety, but for the first third of the novel; pretty sure it was reader issue. Overall I enjoyed this book, I wish Edgar had a little more medical story time, I think out of all the genres, that one got the least of the pie.… (mere)