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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
After reading Dear Mrs. Bird I was looking forward to another visit with Emmeline Lake. This book had the characters I loved from the first book, continuing adventures in WW2 England. The focus is on the women who joined the homefront war effort in factories, and their particular struggles as they are forced to balance their family 'duties' along with doing a 'man's job'. Of course, they encounter extreme prejudice, which Emmeline and her friends valiently fight against.
I'd love to report that the problems faced by working women in WW2 have all been solved by now. You know, equal pay for equal work, recognition of childcare as a necessity, respect in the workplace, fair promotion, etc. Hm. Unfortunately we're STILL working on it.
I didn't love this book as much as Dear Mrs. Bird, but the characters are going to keep me eager to read the next one. Recommended for fans of light-ish WW2 historical fiction, the homefront perspective, and fiery female MC's who fight for what's right.
I'd love to report that the problems faced by working women in WW2 have all been solved by now. You know, equal pay for equal work, recognition of childcare as a necessity, respect in the workplace, fair promotion, etc. Hm. Unfortunately we're STILL working on it.
I didn't love this book as much as Dear Mrs. Bird, but the characters are going to keep me eager to read the next one. Recommended for fans of light-ish WW2 historical fiction, the homefront perspective, and fiery female MC's who fight for what's right.
Slightly disappointed in this one after really enjoying Mrs Bird. It’s a good (feel-good) storyline & nice to be back with Emmy but just seems rather slow & laborious at times. Finishing it feeling a bit Underwhelmed. Although the cover is lovely!!
I loved the first book and was so looking forward to this one but I felt it lacking, if I’m honest. I enjoyed it, it’s a nice story, but just felt it was quite flat. I feel like it is left open for a third book and I feel that they’re headed towards the end of the war and therefore book 3 might pick up again…if there is another one!
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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:
Yes
Note: I received an advance copy of this book from Simon & Schuster via Edelweiss+.
London, November 1941. Following the departure of the formidable Henrietta Bird from Woman’s Friend magazine, things are looking up for Emmeline Lake as she takes on the challenge of becoming a young wartime advice columnist. Her relationship with boyfriend Charles (now stationed back in the UK) is blossoming, while Emmy’s best friend Bunty, still reeling from the very worst of the Blitz, is bravely looking to the future. Together, the friends are determined to Make a Go of It.
When the Ministry of Information calls on Britain’s women’s magazines to help recruit desperately needed female workers to the war effort, Emmy is thrilled to be asked to step up and help. But when she and Bunty meet a young woman who shows them the very real challenges that women war workers face, Emmy must tackle a life-changing dilemma between doing her duty and standing by her friends.
I really enjoyed how this was a book about the plight of the female factory workers at the time. The reader was really able to get into the thick of things. Although, the story itself is a bit slow. It is nice to see how Emmy is developing in her new role and branching out, exploring her capabilities. For a time period as harrowing as this one, this has a cozy, almost cheerful read about it.
London, November 1941. Following the departure of the formidable Henrietta Bird from Woman’s Friend magazine, things are looking up for Emmeline Lake as she takes on the challenge of becoming a young wartime advice columnist. Her relationship with boyfriend Charles (now stationed back in the UK) is blossoming, while Emmy’s best friend Bunty, still reeling from the very worst of the Blitz, is bravely looking to the future. Together, the friends are determined to Make a Go of It.
When the Ministry of Information calls on Britain’s women’s magazines to help recruit desperately needed female workers to the war effort, Emmy is thrilled to be asked to step up and help. But when she and Bunty meet a young woman who shows them the very real challenges that women war workers face, Emmy must tackle a life-changing dilemma between doing her duty and standing by her friends.
I really enjoyed how this was a book about the plight of the female factory workers at the time. The reader was really able to get into the thick of things. Although, the story itself is a bit slow. It is nice to see how Emmy is developing in her new role and branching out, exploring her capabilities. For a time period as harrowing as this one, this has a cozy, almost cheerful read about it.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced