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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I do not normally buy books based on the cover but the artwork really grabbed me.
I loved this book, I was pleasantly surprised. I did get a little disappointed towards the end but I think that was because I was invested in the characters and I wanted more, without the lengthy time jump.
An enjoyable read which also looks great on my shelf.
I loved this book, I was pleasantly surprised. I did get a little disappointed towards the end but I think that was because I was invested in the characters and I wanted more, without the lengthy time jump.
An enjoyable read which also looks great on my shelf.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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:
N/A
* Review (no spoilers) *
What I found the most compelling was the fact that this was a book about a line of inspirational and strong women and it was written by a man. I loved that element.
What an adventurous and inspiring read for just 288 pages. It makes you feel both warm and worldy-wise all at the same time.
I love anything with historical references, and this plot had them in abundance. It was great to see the world and its historical events from so many different protagonists (descendants of Heloise). It was interweaved beautifully.
The narrative was engrossing, the characters loveable (you will also experience utter hatred for some), and overall, it's just a moving and intelligent read.
I found myself favouring Katya out of the three main narrators, and yet she is the least like me - go figure!
If you've read this, who was your favourite character?
Anyone who is not reading this absolutely needs to!
What I found the most compelling was the fact that this was a book about a line of inspirational and strong women and it was written by a man. I loved that element.
What an adventurous and inspiring read for just 288 pages. It makes you feel both warm and worldy-wise all at the same time.
I love anything with historical references, and this plot had them in abundance. It was great to see the world and its historical events from so many different protagonists (descendants of Heloise). It was interweaved beautifully.
The narrative was engrossing, the characters loveable (you will also experience utter hatred for some), and overall, it's just a moving and intelligent read.
I found myself favouring Katya out of the three main narrators, and yet she is the least like me - go figure!
If you've read this, who was your favourite character?
Anyone who is not reading this absolutely needs to!
3.5 (or a high 3).
I loved the premise of the book. The execution was great too, little snapshots through history. It felt that the author was very well researched. I definitely enjoyed reading this :)
I loved the premise of the book. The execution was great too, little snapshots through history. It felt that the author was very well researched. I definitely enjoyed reading this :)
Ik heb een nieuwe favoriet gevonden terwijl ik dit boek las!
Het originele concept dat John Ironmonger bedacht voor De vele levens van Heloise Starchild, is zeer goed uitgewerkt doorheen het hele verhaal. Je volgt het leven van verschillende vrouwen die erg hard verschillen van elkaar. Ze wonen in verschillende landen en leven in verschillende tijdsperiodes, wat de personages en het verhaal ontzettend boeiend maakt. Daarnaast is er ook een spanningsfactor: zal de schat gevonden worden of niet? Ik was geïntrigeerd van begin tot einde en heb met spijt het boek dichtgeslagen. Het had van mij nog dubbel zo dik mogen zijn!
Het originele concept dat John Ironmonger bedacht voor De vele levens van Heloise Starchild, is zeer goed uitgewerkt doorheen het hele verhaal. Je volgt het leven van verschillende vrouwen die erg hard verschillen van elkaar. Ze wonen in verschillende landen en leven in verschillende tijdsperiodes, wat de personages en het verhaal ontzettend boeiend maakt. Daarnaast is er ook een spanningsfactor: zal de schat gevonden worden of niet? Ik was geïntrigeerd van begin tot einde en heb met spijt het boek dichtgeslagen. Het had van mij nog dubbel zo dik mogen zijn!
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
The book was confusing to read and I had trouble remembering all the names of the characters.
I enjoyed most of the story, but the ending was a big disappointment and the last few chapters about the future were boring to me. Personally I think the book would be much better in chronological order.
I enjoyed most of the story, but the ending was a big disappointment and the last few chapters about the future were boring to me. Personally I think the book would be much better in chronological order.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
''A night unlit by candles. A night of stars.''
An exceptional journey across countries, centuries, political and social upheavals. Through the eyes of four women, we witness the history of Europe, the revolutions that turned to terror, the resistance against the Soviet nightmare. Above all, we experience the strength, loyalty and determination of women and men who refused to lose hope under the violence and cruelty of the regimes.
One of the most beautiful novels I've ever read...
''I dream of a place where a man might hold his head up and walk freely, and speak his mind, where no one will tell him what to think, or where he has to work, or what he has to say. I dream of waking without fear - fear they will take my farm, fear they will send me to the mines. So no. I don't want Heloise's gold, little Katya. Besides, you can't grow rich in Poprad. The party would take it from you and leave you poor again.''
An exceptional journey across countries, centuries, political and social upheavals. Through the eyes of four women, we witness the history of Europe, the revolutions that turned to terror, the resistance against the Soviet nightmare. Above all, we experience the strength, loyalty and determination of women and men who refused to lose hope under the violence and cruelty of the regimes.
One of the most beautiful novels I've ever read...
''I dream of a place where a man might hold his head up and walk freely, and speak his mind, where no one will tell him what to think, or where he has to work, or what he has to say. I dream of waking without fear - fear they will take my farm, fear they will send me to the mines. So no. I don't want Heloise's gold, little Katya. Besides, you can't grow rich in Poprad. The party would take it from you and leave you poor again.''
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
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