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A review by katiedreads
The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
An unusual combination of horror, body horror, possession and portal fiction. The museum was an amazing setting, with a great atmosphere that acted as a backdrop to a interesting supernatural horror plot. With a very limited number of characters that supported the deeper development of the main character. I loved how the author addressed a lot of those plot holes you see in other horror stories and movies, such as investigating weird holes and noises etc they created human and relatable reasons for the chapters actions which added dark humour and pulled you into the story even more. My only complaint and it’s difficult to explain is that it seemed to lack subtlety and a sophistication, it seemed brash.