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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
I didn't like it as much as some of her other books. The romance felt forced and the leading man was an asshole.
*2.5/5
I'll admit that I didn't have high hopes for this book going in after reading the synopsis for it. What led me to pick it up in that case I'm not entirely sure, but my expectations were nicely exceeded somewhat.
I didn't really get into this book until about half way through, which is kind of a long time for a book to peak ones interest. I didn't really believe Rachel was as humble as she claimed she was and I often eye-rolled at many of her thoughts and interactions.
The 2nd half of the book picked up pace and I enjoyed getting some more depth to a few of the side characters but it was unfortunate that as soon as we got it, they were whisked away never to be heard from again. Still some eye-rolling, but not as much. And the couple of minor twists were slightly surprising so kudos to the author.
Overall, not the worst thing I've read but definitely won't be holding on to my copy for forever.
I'll admit that I didn't have high hopes for this book going in after reading the synopsis for it. What led me to pick it up in that case I'm not entirely sure, but my expectations were nicely exceeded somewhat.
I didn't really get into this book until about half way through, which is kind of a long time for a book to peak ones interest. I didn't really believe Rachel was as humble as she claimed she was and I often eye-rolled at many of her thoughts and interactions.
The 2nd half of the book picked up pace and I enjoyed getting some more depth to a few of the side characters but it was unfortunate that as soon as we got it, they were whisked away never to be heard from again. Still some eye-rolling, but not as much. And the couple of minor twists were slightly surprising so kudos to the author.
Overall, not the worst thing I've read but definitely won't be holding on to my copy for forever.
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I'm a big fan of Willig's Pink Carnation series, and I'm finding her other books enjoyable, as well. Her writing flows very well, and her characters are engaging and full of surprises.
The Other Daughter looks like another story about the Bright Young Things of the 1920s, all parties and frivolity and such. However, this book, while starting out as so, slowly peels back the layers of the facade, showing the ugliness underneath.
The drama and secrets made The Other Daughter gripping for me, because I wasn't interested in another story set in the 1920s about young people causing trouble with no consequences. I wanted to see what was underneath the shininess.
The Other Daughter is not a long book, and was a speedy read. There is a slight romance, but it's not really what the story is about, which is another thing I was pleased with. It was about a young woman finding herself, and that was good enough.
The Other Daughter looks like another story about the Bright Young Things of the 1920s, all parties and frivolity and such. However, this book, while starting out as so, slowly peels back the layers of the facade, showing the ugliness underneath.
The drama and secrets made The Other Daughter gripping for me, because I wasn't interested in another story set in the 1920s about young people causing trouble with no consequences. I wanted to see what was underneath the shininess.
The Other Daughter is not a long book, and was a speedy read. There is a slight romance, but it's not really what the story is about, which is another thing I was pleased with. It was about a young woman finding herself, and that was good enough.
I wanted to like this book. The setting and premise were interesting, but the story just fell flat for me.
I found the characters to be poorly developed, particularly with regard to the "romance." I am not generally a fan of romance novels, but I enjoy when romance is present, provided it is done well. The romantic plot line was so shoe-horned into the narrative that I honestly think I would have given the book 3 stars had it simply been left out.
I also questioned Rachel's motivations and feelings. I really couldn't stay on her side.
The only characters I was even remotely interested in, Olivia and Cece, were sort of plucked out of the story and hardly mentioned again.
Overall, I think the author had a great idea that she just couldn't develop.
I found the characters to be poorly developed, particularly with regard to the "romance." I am not generally a fan of romance novels, but I enjoy when romance is present, provided it is done well. The romantic plot line was so shoe-horned into the narrative that I honestly think I would have given the book 3 stars had it simply been left out.
I also questioned Rachel's motivations and feelings. I really couldn't stay on her side.
The only characters I was even remotely interested in, Olivia and Cece, were sort of plucked out of the story and hardly mentioned again.
Overall, I think the author had a great idea that she just couldn't develop.
I usually love Lauren Willig's books, but this one was just a bit "meh" for me. I struggled to really connect with Rachel, and would have liked to see more interactions with her father. It would have also been nice to see more development of the romantic relationship that occurs as well. However, as always, Willig does a great job with painting the setting with her words, and one alway feels that they are in the right in the scene with the heroine.
A little too melodramatic for my tastes. I thought getting to see her father tactics were absurd and non-fulfilling. Everything with the guy friend and father happened after the climax. Meh...
This first foray of Lauren Willig's into first-person limited narration was not up to par with her Secret Carnation series or That Summer.
The Other Daughter was delightful in that it had a few twists and turns that were smile-inducing, but, overall, it was unexciting. The fact that Rachel puts her father an a pedestal since he had died when she was four years old was realistic, but annoying and, at times, trite. I expect better from Willig, and generally look forward to the frame tale that coincides with the historical story, but that this stand-alone didn't have.
The Other Daughter was delightful in that it had a few twists and turns that were smile-inducing, but, overall, it was unexciting. The fact that Rachel puts her father an a pedestal since he had died when she was four years old was realistic, but annoying and, at times, trite. I expect better from Willig, and generally look forward to the frame tale that coincides with the historical story, but that this stand-alone didn't have.
So good! Lauren's stand alones have yet to disappoint. This is my favorite so far. Twists that keep coming and raw emotion that had me tearing up with the characters. Bravo.