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carrieeb's review
5.0
This was an amazing book! I enjoyed the first book and LOVED the sequel. Solid story, well developed characters, and definitely pulled your emotions. It was slightly beyond belief that the characters make solid friends so very quickly with anyone they meet but beyond that it was realistic too. Strong women living life and standing up for what they believe but without clean everything-falls-perfectly-into-place plot lines. Read the first book first but this is even better.
caro1uk's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
soniapage's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't enjoy this second book as much as the first. It almost seemed to have been written by someone else - a little too sweet, maybe.
nicjohnston's review against another edition
4.0
Yours Cheerfully is the second book featuring Emmy Lake, the wannabe ‘lady war correspondent’ who we first met in Dear Mrs Bird. All of the gang are back, not least Bunty, Charles and the staff of Women’s Friend.
As the war continues to dominate the lives of all, the Ministry ask women’s publications to promote the need for women to join the war effort by taking up work in heavy industry. Emmy is up for the challenge, not least because she has made acquaintance with Anne, who is shortly to start work in a munitions factory. As Emmy’s articles make an impact they veer from the true difficulties that working mothers with small children (and husbands at war) inevitably face.
Despite being set during WWII, Yours Cheerfully is a delight. Less of a page turner than Dear Mrs Bird but no less charming. Flushing out societal issues that remain prevalent, while continuing to pootle along with a bounty of great characters.
Thanks to Harper Collins and Netgalley for the ARC.
As the war continues to dominate the lives of all, the Ministry ask women’s publications to promote the need for women to join the war effort by taking up work in heavy industry. Emmy is up for the challenge, not least because she has made acquaintance with Anne, who is shortly to start work in a munitions factory. As Emmy’s articles make an impact they veer from the true difficulties that working mothers with small children (and husbands at war) inevitably face.
Despite being set during WWII, Yours Cheerfully is a delight. Less of a page turner than Dear Mrs Bird but no less charming. Flushing out societal issues that remain prevalent, while continuing to pootle along with a bounty of great characters.
Thanks to Harper Collins and Netgalley for the ARC.
amotisse's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic continuation of the first book, even more heartfelt if that’s possible!
jacki_f's review against another edition
4.0
This is a sequel to [b:Dear Mrs. Bird|36373413|Dear Mrs. Bird (The Emmy Lake Chronicles #1)|A.J. Pearce|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1515690904l/36373413._SY75_.jpg|81085892], a book that I loved. I liked Yours Cheerfully but not as much. It has the same endearing warm heartedness and humour but the plot was less satisfying.
Our plucky heroine Emmy is still working for the magazine Woman's Friend and has moved into journalism. She starts a series designed to encourage women to join the war effort by taking jobs in factories where there are labour shortages. This leads her to get to know a group of women who are working in a munitions factory but who find the system unworkable if you have children to look after as well.
I like the way this is written, the insight into life at that time and the central characters (especially Bunty). But the storyline about the factory feels too drawn out, with repetitive visits to the factory by Emmy. There's also a sub-plot about Mr Collins who disappears at one point which is underdeveloped. A mystery without any resolution.
It's still a warm hearted and endearing read but if there is going to be another in the series, I hope it will have a bit more meat on its bones.
Our plucky heroine Emmy is still working for the magazine Woman's Friend and has moved into journalism. She starts a series designed to encourage women to join the war effort by taking jobs in factories where there are labour shortages. This leads her to get to know a group of women who are working in a munitions factory but who find the system unworkable if you have children to look after as well.
I like the way this is written, the insight into life at that time and the central characters (especially Bunty). But the storyline about the factory feels too drawn out, with repetitive visits to the factory by Emmy. There's also a sub-plot about Mr Collins who disappears at one point which is underdeveloped. A mystery without any resolution.
It's still a warm hearted and endearing read but if there is going to be another in the series, I hope it will have a bit more meat on its bones.
annemariep68's review against another edition
3.0
Audiobook: a quick and interesting sequel to Dear Mrs. Bird. This time a closer look at the challenges facing women and particularly mothers who were doing important war work in the factories. The same characters are back and there are serious moments as well as the expected light hearted ones. Well researched with a clear picture of the highs and lows of being in the home front during WWII. Good narration again.
stefgibmc's review
3.0
This was an okay book. Emmy was perfectly charming. After reading many historical fictional novels from this time period, it just fell flat for me. Unremarkable.