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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
I remember reading Dear Mrs. Bird a few years ago and enjoying it immensely. I had no idea a sequel had even come out until I heard about it on booktube and I was immediately excited to read it!
This was a lovely, cozy read, perfect for the Autumn season, and Emmy has quickly become one of my favourite characters to read. I just love her kindness and determination, and whether she’s with her loved ones or at work, Emmy has passion and spirit in spades. I think I enjoyed this sequel even more than Dear Mrs. Bird as it was really interesting to read about the very real challenges women were facing during this time in history. I think the issue of women’s work at home not being valued or considered as ‘real work’ coupled with the difficulties women face trying to balance a career, childcare and often care for elderly relatives still exists to this day, and childcare can still be very expensive and inaccessible.
I really hope this won’t be the last we see of Emmy’s journey, and I’d love to read more about her growth as a journalist. All in all, this was definitely one of my favourite books of the year so far
This was a lovely, cozy read, perfect for the Autumn season, and Emmy has quickly become one of my favourite characters to read. I just love her kindness and determination, and whether she’s with her loved ones or at work, Emmy has passion and spirit in spades. I think I enjoyed this sequel even more than Dear Mrs. Bird as it was really interesting to read about the very real challenges women were facing during this time in history. I think the issue of women’s work at home not being valued or considered as ‘real work’ coupled with the difficulties women face trying to balance a career, childcare and often care for elderly relatives still exists to this day, and childcare can still be very expensive and inaccessible.
I really hope this won’t be the last we see of Emmy’s journey, and I’d love to read more about her growth as a journalist. All in all, this was definitely one of my favourite books of the year so far
fast-paced
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
I received a free review copy from the publisher.
This book was just a fantastic follow up to Dear Mrs Bird. WWII books are not usually my favorites as it feels like the same things done over and over again, but I really like the fresh feel of these books. They focus on really interesting characters, and I love the feature of women’s magazines at the time. It seems like a solid set up for more books working through these character’s lives.
This book was just a fantastic follow up to Dear Mrs Bird. WWII books are not usually my favorites as it feels like the same things done over and over again, but I really like the fresh feel of these books. They focus on really interesting characters, and I love the feature of women’s magazines at the time. It seems like a solid set up for more books working through these character’s lives.
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A sweet follow up and fun story with some great characters from the first book, Dear Mrs. Bird. Loved that there was a happy ending and some twists and turns to get there. Hopefully there will be more adventures with Emmy and Bunty in the future!
Following on perfectly from the events of Dear Mrs Bird, in Yours Cheerfully we see the indefatigable Emmy Lake take on the boss of a munitions factory, go from strength to strength as a journalist and hold it together for the man she loves.
This book does have a different focus but that means that the story within it can stand up on its own. Though I think it would be helpful to have read the first, I wouldn't say it is essential.
The same mix of determination, willpower and that British stiff upper lip and this is a lovely sequence destined to charm any readers the first hasn't already.
I love that this book centred around appreciation for women - women who work, women who have children, women who are missing their husbands, single young women sticking up for mothers even when their needs aren't the same, women supporting women. It isn't isn't narrative you always see, let alone in historical fiction.
This book does have a different focus but that means that the story within it can stand up on its own. Though I think it would be helpful to have read the first, I wouldn't say it is essential.
The same mix of determination, willpower and that British stiff upper lip and this is a lovely sequence destined to charm any readers the first hasn't already.
I love that this book centred around appreciation for women - women who work, women who have children, women who are missing their husbands, single young women sticking up for mothers even when their needs aren't the same, women supporting women. It isn't isn't narrative you always see, let alone in historical fiction.
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced