The Diviners
By Libba Bray
1920's – There's a murderer on the
loose in New York City, the curator of an occult museum is assisting
in solving the case and his spirited young woman with a psychic
ability has just been sent to live with him. Together, they work to
track the killer. Part mystery, part ghost story this book will send
you back in time to the carefree parties of the roaring twenties.
Fantastic. I was enraptured from the
get-go with the setting and the plot. The main character, Evie, is
grating, self-absorbed, and vivacious. She walks in a room and
demands attention. Most of all, she loves telling stories. One can
never tell if she's speaking the truth or forming a fantastical
version of the truth. I disliked her to start and as she grew, I
began to love her.
It's been a while since I've taken on a
ghost story. As a child, I loved them. My love is rekindled. I'll
have to find more like this novel because I loved it. Naughty John is one of the most
unnerving, bone-chilling, skin-crawling villains to read. He is
terrifying.
The plot moves and each character is
unique and mysterious. You're left wanting more after every chapter.
Of course, you have to work for the solutions to the mysteries
because this book is a beast. Just under 600 pages, this is a book
you'll want to invest time into. You'll love it. It's the cat's meow.
4.5/5 STARS
Classroom: Far too much of a tome to
bring in, however, if you have students interested in the 1920's or
possible ghost mysteries, suggest this one.
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