Wakenhyrst
Wakenhyrst
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Suffolk, England • 1900s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver centers on a young woman named Maud who uncovers dark secrets surrounding her family's estate in Edwardian England. As she delves into her father's diaries, Maud is drawn into a chilling mystery involving folklore, madness, and her own identity, amid the ominous setting of the Suffolk fens.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Melancholic
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver is praised for its atmospheric and eerie setting, weaving gothic horror with historical elements. Reviewers commend the rich character development, particularly of the protagonist. Criticisms include a slow narrative pace and predictable plot twists. Overall, it successfully immerses readers in its haunting, mysterious world.
Who Should Read Wakenhyrst?
A reader who enjoys Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver likely appreciates atmospheric gothic fiction with psychological depth. Fans of Susan Hill's The Woman in Black and Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House would be drawn to the eerie fenland setting and exploration of dark family secrets.
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Novel • Fiction
Suffolk, England • 1900s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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