Ratings28
Average rating3.4
"Offers a translation and summary of the fifteenth-century Flemish illuminated manuscript, The Romance of Gillion de Trazegnies, along with a complete reproduction of the book's illustrations, and provides a discussion of its historical, cultural, and artistic contexts"--Provided by publisher.
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On reflection and balance, this is another winner from Tudor with the same rich narrative and creepy undertone. I didn't enjoy it quite like I did her previous books and found myself drifting off at points. I didn't feel much of a connection with the characters until the latter part of the story, which is a shame. But the pace did pick up and I ultimately enjoyed how things came together.
2/5 stars
Overall this thriller was underwhelming. I was intrigued and hooked in the beginning but it was very slow paced in the middle. I wasn't really thrilled with the ending but I think it could have been a lot worse of a twist. At some parts I was also a bit confusing with the different storylines but they connected quite well. The “is it supernatural or not” aspect was really intriguing in the beginning. I listened to the audiobook and it was mediocre.
This thriller was a fine one but it is very forgettable in my opinion and I doubt I'll remember the twist in a couple of weeks from now.
The beginning of the story started strong and kept me intrigued but it lost steam towards the middle. The supernatural element wasn't really necessary. It actually made the ending seem a touch hokey.