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The Essex Serpent- has anybody else read any more of Sarah Perry’s books?

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N0rdicStar · 20/02/2019 08:56

Any good?

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toomuchsplother · 20/02/2019 12:10

I rally enjoyed her new one Melmouth

toomuchsplother · 20/02/2019 12:11

Even really!!

N0rdicStar · 20/02/2019 13:27

I loved The Essex Serpent, how did they compare?

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toomuchsplother · 20/02/2019 13:39

Melmouth is a gothic horror/ folk tale. Not as long as Serpent but very atmospheric. I enjoyed it but not as much as Serpent. Worth a read though.

Saucery · 20/02/2019 19:56

Loved Melmoth, hated After The Flood.

StarbucksSmarterSister · 20/02/2019 19:57

I read After The Flood. It was nowhere near as good as The Essex Serpent.

BookWitch · 20/02/2019 23:11

I read Melmoth (but have not read The Essex Serpent)
It was beautifully written but found it very disjointed and none of the characters really went anywhere, despite their early promise. There is a really good story in there somewhere, it just didn't manage to find its way out. Maybe that is the point, but I found it a disappointing read.

Not sure if I want to try the Essex Serpent.
I am a sucker for a nice cover though!

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