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nixicat1's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
zarahogy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
signebf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
haeunlee365's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful book. Historically accurate book with good research behind it - includes real historical figures, media, timeline. Delved into the bookbinding process and very clearly depicts the social dynamics there through the life of mc and a variety of characters with differing temperaments, social standing, ages and role in the war. Really amazing character and world development.
carleytheweirdo12's review against another edition
5.0
Pip Williams adding a photo of womens names written down a list of women’s names to be remembered. It’s everything, it made me sob.
sharont_2024's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
I learnt a lot reading this book about life in England over a century ago & the challenges of being born lower class. It was a very honest perspective of WW1. The characters were beautifully written.
enclose9698's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lesleysbooks's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written historical story, with very believable characters. Set in WW1 Peggy and her sister Maude work in a bookbinders. Peggy feels bound to look after Maude but longs for more. Her dream is to study at Oxford. This story highlights the restrictions placed on women in what was a very male dominated era, and highlights the importance of friendships, love and books.
petitepapier's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
3.5