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"a historical thriller for the Sex and the City generation" (SUNDAY TIMES )
"A great read...from one of Britain's most talented writers" (YORK PRESS )
"A great read...from one of Britain's most talented writers" (YORK PRESS )
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'The latest from the the author of best-selling Labyrinth, this adventure will keep you engrossed.'
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I enjoyed Ms.Mosse's first book,Labrynth,and I checked the Amazon reviews of this current book,Sepulchre,for an indication of what to expect of it..the reviews did not do justice to the book,and I had delayed purchasing it because of them.I am now half way through the book,having stayed awake into the early hours of last night,anxious to find out what happened next..It is honestly the best book I have read,in a long time,and even the minor criticisms by other readers,such as the 'Americanisms',did not detract in any way-in fact I could not detect them at all,I found all dialogue wonderful and the descriptions very evocative but not at all flowery,or over the top.It has by turns ellicited feelings of awe,shivers,smiles,intrigue and excitement,mingled with dread-the characters are very likeable and well written,too,although Isobel has a faint,ethereal quality and ,despite plaing a central role,there is a sense of her beng in the background or on the edge of the story,but this is in keeping with her character.It was lovely to see a character I was fond of in Labrynth,re emerge as an enigmatic character in this story-quite heartwarming,although I'm still looking forward to learning what his role wil be.The theme of the Tarot was excellently devised,original and executed brilliantly,I now look at the tarot in a new light,having had little interest before.
Very much recommended-and I hope Ms.Mosse will continue to write more like it!
Very much recommended-and I hope Ms.Mosse will continue to write more like it!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In many ways this was a difficult book to review.
For a start it runs to well over 700 pages and so the initial question has to be: Does it hold the reader's attention over such a marathon?
I read Mosse's previous novel Labyrinth and found it to be unnecessarily rambling and complex and at times tedious. Thankfully Sepulchre doesn't fall into this trap but it does take an effort at times to keep going.
Sepulchre is a simpler and more constrained book with less sweeping vistas than Labyrinth. The characters are reasonably well drawn and the early descriptions of Paris of 1891 are sharp. A number of reviewers have complained about the Americanisation of some of the passages, but I didn't find this a problem with the narrative flowing reasonably well.
At times my attention did wander somewhat but it would be some author that could sustain tension over such a long stretch, I still believe, however, that this book would have been better served at around 500 pages. At times background descriptions are just too detailed and lose interest. The minutae of character behaviour is sometimes over-stretched.
There are some other annoying aspects to the book. Firstly, even after 700+ pages you get the feeling that the author has suddenly decided it's time to tie up the loose ends and end the story. The conclusion therefore reads more like a report than part of the narrative.
Another annoyance is when the characters suddenly lapse into French in an attempt to make us believe they really are French. The story is in English 99% of the time but just occasionally changes track. It is the equivalent of the old boys war comics where Germans occasionally used a Germanic word such as achtung just to re-inforce the fact that they were indeed the Hun!
Annoyances aside I have to say it is not a bad read at all. There are almost two distinct stories here. One is the supernatural mystery but the other is quite a fascinating Victorian melodrama and it is possibly this that is the most effective.
The action ultimately ends in more of a whimper than a bang as if a cataclysmic climax is just too much for the author. Overall I would recommend it as a decent read as long as you aren't expecting a classic.
For a start it runs to well over 700 pages and so the initial question has to be: Does it hold the reader's attention over such a marathon?
I read Mosse's previous novel Labyrinth and found it to be unnecessarily rambling and complex and at times tedious. Thankfully Sepulchre doesn't fall into this trap but it does take an effort at times to keep going.
Sepulchre is a simpler and more constrained book with less sweeping vistas than Labyrinth. The characters are reasonably well drawn and the early descriptions of Paris of 1891 are sharp. A number of reviewers have complained about the Americanisation of some of the passages, but I didn't find this a problem with the narrative flowing reasonably well.
At times my attention did wander somewhat but it would be some author that could sustain tension over such a long stretch, I still believe, however, that this book would have been better served at around 500 pages. At times background descriptions are just too detailed and lose interest. The minutae of character behaviour is sometimes over-stretched.
There are some other annoying aspects to the book. Firstly, even after 700+ pages you get the feeling that the author has suddenly decided it's time to tie up the loose ends and end the story. The conclusion therefore reads more like a report than part of the narrative.
Another annoyance is when the characters suddenly lapse into French in an attempt to make us believe they really are French. The story is in English 99% of the time but just occasionally changes track. It is the equivalent of the old boys war comics where Germans occasionally used a Germanic word such as achtung just to re-inforce the fact that they were indeed the Hun!
Annoyances aside I have to say it is not a bad read at all. There are almost two distinct stories here. One is the supernatural mystery but the other is quite a fascinating Victorian melodrama and it is possibly this that is the most effective.
The action ultimately ends in more of a whimper than a bang as if a cataclysmic climax is just too much for the author. Overall I would recommend it as a decent read as long as you aren't expecting a classic.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book last year and was checking out reviews for another book by the same author when I was intrigued to read other peoples reviews about this one.
I guess if nothing else it has proved to me that we should not be to swayed by other peoples views - I found this book fascinating, spellbinding and though written in depth to make the characters and scenery so real I found it a real page turner.
I guess if nothing else it has proved to me that we should not be to swayed by other peoples views - I found this book fascinating, spellbinding and though written in depth to make the characters and scenery so real I found it a real page turner.
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Kate Mosse Sepulchre
Another of Kate Mosses books that grips you from the first page. After Labyrinth, its a hard act to follow but waiting for the series on television promised this year. Read more
Published 2 months ago by isingwhenican
Excellent historical fiction
This is a riproaring semi spooky adventure in Paris and the Cathar country of Southwest France in the best traditions of suspension of disbelief. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lorna Bevan
Hooked once again!
I have enjoyed 'Sepulchre' to the extent that i could not put it down and got annoyed for any disruption when reading it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Otaktay
This book is like a game with only one half.
I started reading the book with much interest. Historical novels interest me greatly. well written, going in depth into some of the major characters: it seemed money well spent. Read more
Published 6 months ago by AmBusy
Great book
This book came in no time and i am very pleased with it. It came in great condition. A brilliant read. I would recomend this book and Kate Mosse to any one.
Published 6 months ago by Aimeerenee
Don't buy the audio book (abridged)
I loved this book and have read it twice. I was thrilled to see it available in audio book, like Labyrinth before it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Florence of Arabia
Excellent, excellent, excellent!
Sepulchre ranks highly in my 'all time favourites' book list. Kate Mosse writes so well, and I found myself lost in the pages, completely engrossed in its changing protagonist. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ms. J. Davis
I love it.
When I read Labyrinth by the same author I enjoyed it, I loved the change between ages and the way Kate Mosse writes. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sparkie3222
Maybe it's better if you read it yourself
I bought the audio CD of Sepulchre to play in the car as I travelled on a long journey across the UK. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. R. Schmit
Terrible reading
The book is dul, dull, dull and Lorelei King has the most annoying use of inflection.
Ah, well, possibly they deserve each other.
Ah, well, possibly they deserve each other.
Published 10 months ago by Mikeonfreeserve
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