Published Jan. 1, 2008 by Orion.
Sepulchre
by Kate Mosse
3 stars
(2 reviews)
patchworkbunny reviewed Sepulchre by Kate Mosse
Review of 'Sepulchre' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
This book has 2 connected storylines, one set in the past and the other set in the present day. I think the main problem with this is that Mosse tries to give equal page space to both plots. I enjoyed the story set in the past and thought it had just enough mystery to be maybe logically explained but maybe supernatural. A bit predictable in places but still enjoyable.
In the present day, there seemed to be long passages which read like a guide book, either about the places or the history and in one place, far too much explanation about tarot. Whilst some readers might find this interesting, it doens't help the plot flow and I found a lot of Meredith's story a bit pointless and contrived. The present day ending spoiled it a little for me too. I'd have preferred Meredith just discovering her past rather than having …
This book has 2 connected storylines, one set in the past and the other set in the present day. I think the main problem with this is that Mosse tries to give equal page space to both plots. I enjoyed the story set in the past and thought it had just enough mystery to be maybe logically explained but maybe supernatural. A bit predictable in places but still enjoyable.
In the present day, there seemed to be long passages which read like a guide book, either about the places or the history and in one place, far too much explanation about tarot. Whilst some readers might find this interesting, it doens't help the plot flow and I found a lot of Meredith's story a bit pointless and contrived. The present day ending spoiled it a little for me too. I'd have preferred Meredith just discovering her past rather than having an 'adventure'.
Needs pruning!