Bellman
& Black: A Ghost Story
Diane
Setterfield
ISBN:
978-1-4767-1195-9
November
2013
*I received
this uncorrected galley from netgalley*
3 Stars
When William
Bellman was only a boy of eleven he killed a beautiful rook with his
catapult. That event will prove to be a
pivotal moment in his young life and even the years to come. As a young man he
seems restless but full of good intentions. As a man his life seems to be
blessed considering his wonderful family and growing business. When the people
he loves start to die seemingly too soon he meets a mysterious figure who
proposes the business venture of Bellman & Black.
The idea
behind this novel is very intriguing and I was excited to be able to read it.
The author’s writing style flows well and has an almost soothing feel to it. As far as a protagonist goes, William Bellman,
is one I won’t forget soon. He is very
vivid and at times a little exhausting to read.
Unfortunately this book seemed to drag for me. There were spots that I
felt the information I was given was redundant. I felt it was lacking something
dramatic. Overall I am still glad that I read it.
No comments:
Post a Comment