The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel
Instant #1 New York Times bestseller "Readers will feel the magnetic pull of this paean to words, books and the magical power of story."--People "Eerie and fascinating."--USA TODAY Sometimes, when you open the door to the past, what you confront is your destiny. Reclusive author Vida Winter, famous for her collection of twelve enchanting stories, h...show more
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This is my favorite read of the year so far. I loved this book. Hauntingly beautiful and wonderfully written. The audio version was pure perfection.
I kept making guesses and was so happy that very few of my guesses were correct. I haven't binged a book like this in such a long time.
Wonderful, wonderful book.
I kept making guesses and was so happy that very few of my guesses were correct. I haven't binged a book like this in such a long time.
Wonderful, wonderful book.
Mysterious, Intriguing, Satisfying
I enjoyed this book. It is mysterious and at times suspenseful but never scary. A dilapidated old mansion in the English countryside, hints of ghosts, family secrets, rare books, libraries, beautiful gardens, biographical and psychological research, personal demons, and a missing true story to be told from a deathbed. There are so many questions and unexpected turns in the story that it held my attention for hour...read more
I enjoyed this book. It is mysterious and at times suspenseful but never scary. A dilapidated old mansion in the English countryside, hints of ghosts, family secrets, rare books, libraries, beautiful gardens, biographical and psychological research, personal demons, and a missing true story to be told from a deathbed. There are so many questions and unexpected turns in the story that it held my attention for hour...read more
This was a very engaging story. Written in the style of a Gothic novel, this story is very reminiscent of Jane Eyre, with a unique twist. The secret to the story is revealed to the reader as the main character figures it out, in a very realistic way.
What prevented this book from getting 5 stars was what I felt to be an unnecessary subplot that only served to bog the story down. I understand that our main character needed a "hook" of some kind to ...read more
What prevented this book from getting 5 stars was what I felt to be an unnecessary subplot that only served to bog the story down. I understand that our main character needed a "hook" of some kind to ...read more
I would absolutely recommend this novel to anyone who needs a thorough and refreshing mystery read. Although a little slow at times, The Thirteenth Tale remains to be a suspenseful, beautifully written novel; it strikes a meaningful chord in any book lover's and writer's heart. Please pick it up and try it! (The audiobook to this novel also adds an immersive touch, I would highly recommend it as well!)
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