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In terms of the fantasy world, this reminded me of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell - only this was more like what I wanted from that book but never got. I enjoyed the mix of historical feel, faeries, and a bit of steampunk. I didn't know how it all worked, but it felt compelling nonetheless. My only quibble might be that I feel like I know more about Mr. Jelliby as a character than I do about Bartholomew. Mr. Jelliby took a more active role in the story and was more interesting to me. I'm not sure
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Dec 09, 2013
Bryan457
rated it
really liked it
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Alternative history, steampunk, horror with magic and fairies. Not the nice sweet fairies, but the evil, alien, sinister fairies.
I don't usually like horror much, but this was an excellent story. I probably would not have been able to handle the tension/suspense in this when I was younger; it is pretty intense. ...more
I don't usually like horror much, but this was an excellent story. I probably would not have been able to handle the tension/suspense in this when I was younger; it is pretty intense. ...more
Sep 17, 2012
Jessica
marked it as to-read
Oct 11, 2012
Liz
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Oct 18, 2012
Debbie Barr
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Nov 16, 2012
Sharon
marked it as b-list
Oct 07, 2014
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
marked it as to-read
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