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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
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:
No
Roman réconfortant et plein de surprises qui aborde les questions du féminisme et de la toxicité masculine sous un regard victorien… les personnages sont superbement bien écrits et leurs chemins se croisent de manière très naturelle. J’ai beaucoup apprécié également que l’auteure ne s’attarde pas sur des histoires d’amour qui auraient pu rendre le livre très eau-de-rose.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Duurde wel heel erg lang voordat het me begon te boeien. Ik probeer zeker nog eens een boek van Tracy Rees en hoop dan dat ik wat eerder in het verhaal kom
⭐️ 4 ⭐️
An excellent read.
Historical fiction isn’t my usual go-to genre, but after reading this superb novel by Tracy Rees, I’ll definitely dip my toes a little further in.
With Rees’ beautifully detailed narrative I was hooked from the start; I almost feel like I’ve been back to Victorian England and met Mabs, Olive, and the others in person. The book features a strong cast of female characters whose lives are all intertwined one way or another. I was completely invested in their story and really cared about what was happening to them. I rooted for every single one of them until the very end.
A book showing the strength of women; of female relationships, of friendship and love. The Rose Garden was a bloomin’ delight to read.
Many thanks to the publisher for the copy, in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
An excellent read.
Historical fiction isn’t my usual go-to genre, but after reading this superb novel by Tracy Rees, I’ll definitely dip my toes a little further in.
With Rees’ beautifully detailed narrative I was hooked from the start; I almost feel like I’ve been back to Victorian England and met Mabs, Olive, and the others in person. The book features a strong cast of female characters whose lives are all intertwined one way or another. I was completely invested in their story and really cared about what was happening to them. I rooted for every single one of them until the very end.
A book showing the strength of women; of female relationships, of friendship and love. The Rose Garden was a bloomin’ delight to read.
Many thanks to the publisher for the copy, in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
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Tracy Rees really does write some great historical fiction and gripping stories about women from the past. This one is no different as we follow three women of different ages, and from different sides of the track and what a picture it is! This novel paints a full and detailed picture of Victorian London from a woman's point of view. You really get a insight into the lives of women in this era, their roles, attitudes and responsibilities. Mabs is young and has to support her family by working at the docks. She has to dress like a boy to do it though as girls working, especially in this kind of place, is not the thing to do. Olive shocks everyone by announcing she wants to adopt a child. The shock comes as she is unmarried at 29. Then there's Ottilie Finch, who is only 12 but wonders why her family had to flee Durham and move to London. The three characters stories combine and create a fascinating picture of the life of women during that time, of the differences between the classes and how male dominance and control of women was at that time. Sad to think that some of these restrictions and attitudes still exist. That makes me sad. What makes me smile however is that there are women like Mabs, Live and Ottilie all over the world who continue to make a difference and support each other.
Recommended!
Definitely the best of all her books, because of the differing viewpoints. A lovely and poetic description of a fascinating time in London's history
Absolutely loved this! Four very different viewpoints that were all equally compelling. Love historical fiction and late Victorian England is a great setting. The plot keeps you interested and the characters are all fantastic. Loved every minute of this.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism
medium-paced