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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
I don't usually take issue with how flowery a lot of the older prose is, and while it can be dense that doesn't make it uninteresting. However, in this story in particular the grains of a story did not make engaging with the style rewarding; it felt like a lot of sentence for so little story. I really do hate DNF-ing books in general, and even moreover after only this much of the book, but it was painful every time I picked it up.
Half star taken off for antisemitism. Otherwise, Sophy fits one of my favorite character archetypes as a benevolent scheme. Charles's love realization scene was especially sweet.
I should preface this review by saying that I'm not much for historical romance. I love Austen and the Bronte sisters, but beyond that, I usually find myself very bored with books that deal primarily with romantic relationships. I need some action, adventure, and/or mystery in my plot. It's a personal preference that I realize not all people share. The reason I picked up The Grand Sophie is because I'd heard great things about Georgette Heyer's novels and figured that if anyone could get me into the genre, it would be her. No such luck. It was a fun, light-hearted book, and I enjoyed it, but it wasn't particularly engrossing. I felt no real urgency to keep reading, so it took me quite awhile to finish. I'd read a little before I went to bed every night, my eyelids would begin to droop, and I'd give up on it until the next night.
The verdict: If you love historical romance, you'll probably love The Grand Sophy; if you don't, you probably won't.
The verdict: If you love historical romance, you'll probably love The Grand Sophy; if you don't, you probably won't.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Well written and witty, but just not for me.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Frederica is still my favorite Heyer book. This one is enjoyable.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'll be honest, I had no idea who Georgette Heyer was until I picked up this book. Cut to a year later and I've read pretty much everything she's written. I'm sure others can wax more poetically than I can about The Grand Sophy, so I'll just say that if you want a light-hearted, funny period romance, you can't do much better than this!
Sophy Stanton-Lacy is a heroine like no other - a force of nature and a true delight. I laughed so much all through this novel as Sophy uses her wit, intelligence, and fearlessness to bring happily-ever-after endings to her hapless relatives - and to herself. The story's denouement is a farce right out of a 1930s screwball comedy, only in Regency era trappings. Not a particularly romantic romance novel at all, but lots of fun. I can see why this is so many people's favorite Heyer.