Review of The Resurrection Men

[Sandra Engelmeyer]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Resurrection Men" by Jennie Dodd.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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It’s a gruesome tale with the feel of a classic.

The Resurrection Men by Jennie Dodd centers around a small town near Edinburgh. Archie, a laid-off mine worker, desperately tries to make ends meet for his family. In an attempt to keep his family out of the workhouse, he turns to body snatching. The book follows along as Archie attempts to keep his family safe and out of poverty, while his guilt and police bear down.

Dodd thoroughly researched this book. It was believable with the setting and characters. The storytelling felt almost like a Dickens book which added greatly to the overall tone of the book. While the specific situations the characters found themselves in were of that particular time period, the over-arching themes still hold weight today.

The only critique I have for this book is the ending. It wasn’t a bad ending, but just not the one I was hoping for which is a testament to Dodd’s writing and character-building. I found myself rooting so hard for certain characters and desperately hoped for the best. The best stories, though, have fitting endings, not necessarily the ones you wish for.

There are some trigger warnings for potential readers. The book has violence, domestic and sexual assault, and murder. The scenes were not at all graphic and focused on stating that these events happened. However, if these are sensitive topics, I would advise a reader to move on to another book.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The pace and tone were perfect for the setting and characters. The characters were believable and found myself rooting for my favorite ones. I wish there was a different ending, but such is life. The only thing bringing down the rating was the number of grammatical errors I found while reading. I rate this book four out of five stars.

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[Steeve Bowen]

The struggle of Archie to keep his family out of poverty is totally relatable in this book The Resurrection Men. I feel like Archie is trapped between the devil and the deep blue sea. his conscience cannot let him allow his family to suffer either will his conscience allow him to got scot free what what he is doing. thanks for the great review.,

[Mary John 10]

The Resurrection Men by Jennie Dodd sounds like a dark, suspenseful tale with a classic edge. Set in a small town near Edinburgh, it follows Archie, a desperate man turned body snatcher in an attempt to protect his family from poverty. As the weight of his actions and the law close in on him, the story delves into themes of guilt, survival, and moral conflict. It’s a gripping, eerie exploration of a man pushed to extremes for his loved ones.

[Williams Jaden]

The Resurrection Men by Jennie Dodd is set in a small town near Edinburgh, following Archie, a laid-off mine worker struggling to provide for his family. In a desperate bid to avoid the workhouse, Archie turns to body snatching. The story explores his attempts to protect his family from poverty while grappling with mounting guilt and the pressure from both the police and his conscience.

[Leslie coccia]

This book seems so interesting; a character being a body snatcher is not so common. Definitely worth a look!

[Naimah Agboluaje]

Wow, this review of "The Resurrection Men" by Jennie Dodd really caught my attention! It seems like a thrilling and well-researched book set in a small town near Edinburgh. I love how the author creates a Dickensian atmosphere, making it feel like a classic tale. The reviewer mentions that the characters are believable and that they found themselves rooting for their favorites. However, it's worth noting that there are some sensitive topics like violence, assault, and murder, so readers should be aware of that. Overall, the reviewer rates the book a four out of five and mentions that the only downside was some grammatical errors. I'm definitely intrigued and ready to give this book a read! Unforgettable journey, filled with twists and turns.