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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
I don't think it was her best work. The dialogue was rambling and dull. It wasn't a page turner until near the end.
Upon the death of her mother, Rachel Woodley, along with new acquaintance Simon Montfort, becomes Vera Merton in a Gatsby-esque world to uncover secrets of her family's past. The romance, drama and intrigue part of it is not unlike the Bronte sisters or Jane Austen, but despite the forced plot lines near the beginning, the story comes together nicely.
I liked this book better than Willig's earlier '20s novel, The Ashford Affair. The conceit of poor girl masquerading as rich didn't go much deeper than a plot device, but I found other aspects of the plot and characters fun, like all of Willig's books. Her witty repartee that I recognize from her other novels is in here, along with some great clothing descriptions. In all, very enjoyable and not too serious, which is sometimes exactly what you need to read.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2015/06/26/day-726-the-other-daughter/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2015/06/26/day-726-the-other-daughter/
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
Really loved this book! She painted perfect pictures of the characters and I got swept away with them. Just one problem.. I HATED the ending.
I liked the idea of the plot, and all the different motives and backstories of each character. It set out to be very complex, but by the end I felt like the author had gotten confused with the complexities she had written. As much as I enjoyed the concept and setting, the ending was criminally unsatisfying and a bit rushed.
In 1927, Rachel Woodley is living in France working as a governess. She receives a telegram altering her to her mother's ailing health in England. Upon her return to England she discovers that she is too late; her mother has died. While going through her mother's room, Rachel discovers a picture, torn out from a gossip publication, of her father posing wit a woman who is listed as his daughter, Olivia. This is a traumatic moment for Rachel, as she was told when she was 4 years old that her father, a botanist, died. Not only is Rachel's father very much alive, he is an Earl and has another family!
Rachel travels to London to learn more about her father....She meets gossip columnist named Simon who helps her come up with a plan to become part of the "it crowd" to ultimately get revenge on her father. Through the schemes of both Rachel and Simon, many will be effected. Rachel starts out not really knowing how her actions effect others. She is just wanting to make sure her father sees her and has to answer for leaving her and her mother so long ago.
This novel was amazing in so many ways. It was suspenseful, well written and eloquently delivered by the author. I was on the edge of my seat and completely surprised by the shocking ending. I never ever saw it coming!! That to me, makes a five star read. This is my first book by Lauren Willig but it certainly won't be the last.
Rachel travels to London to learn more about her father....She meets gossip columnist named Simon who helps her come up with a plan to become part of the "it crowd" to ultimately get revenge on her father. Through the schemes of both Rachel and Simon, many will be effected. Rachel starts out not really knowing how her actions effect others. She is just wanting to make sure her father sees her and has to answer for leaving her and her mother so long ago.
This novel was amazing in so many ways. It was suspenseful, well written and eloquently delivered by the author. I was on the edge of my seat and completely surprised by the shocking ending. I never ever saw it coming!! That to me, makes a five star read. This is my first book by Lauren Willig but it certainly won't be the last.
I really wanted to like this more. I just wish that parts of it had been fleshed our more, especially her relationship with Simon....I don't think I ever really understood his angle. And the ending seemed rushed. The book had great potential that I felt it didn't ever reach.