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Sömngångerskan (2000)

by Essie Fox(Favorite Author)

3.31 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

9173518042 (ISBN13: 9789173518048)

languge

English

genre

Romance

review 1: This captivating book, which takes its name from the painting by Millais, quickly immerses the reader into the theatrical world of late 19th century London. It is the story of Phoebe, brought up by her strict religious mother Maud and her glamorous ex-actress aunt Cissy. Phoebe's life is a network of lies which cause her to sleepwalk through life. Despite her best intentions she makes the wrong choices and her fascination for the mysterious Nathaniel Samuels could be the worst or best decision of her life. With echoes of 19th century writers, such as the Bronte sisters, this beautifully written novel uses imagery and themes of murder and deceit, leading ultimately to forgiveness and redemption. Definitely the best book I have read this year.
review 2: Grip... moreping story though I guessed the twist early on still held attention. Great Gothic atmosphere with lots of sensory creation of Victorian settings. Music hall depiction and Dickensian characters felt cosy and familiar. I found the opera and mythological framing repetitive though and predictable. Well researched and a good holiday read as the constant reminders of plot and revisited settings mean that you do not need to concentrate too heavily. less

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