Reviews

European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman by Theodora Goss

seche's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

songwind's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars/5

This story of the Athena club takes our daring heroines out of London and across Europe. We get to see a lot more facets of the various characters' personalities as they are put in unfamiliar circumstances. Some questions are answered. Others arise. Characters from 3 more nineteenth century speculative works make an appearance, and we learn more about the mysterious Society of Alchemists.

Mary in particular gets fleshed out in this volume, and we begin to see some of what makes her tick behind the cold propriety and precision she usually presents.

I'm still not convinced that I like the "framework" of the characters jumping in from the present to discuss the narrative. Sometimes it adds needed information or humor. Other times it's just disruptive. But honestly, that's about the only thing I have to complain about. It really is quite good.

kiminindy's review against another edition

4.0

not as good as the first but these are intriguing. the athena society has now added vampires to their group.

upturnedroots's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious slow-paced

5.0

A long story but a good one! I really enjoyed this installment in the trilogy and am looking forward to Book 3. I have a better feel for the characters now and really like Catherine and Justine. Excellent title and themes in this story!

wathykite's review

adventurous funny 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? It's complicated

3.5

amanda_herrington's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

vortacist's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

lovelyoutliers's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny informative lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Enjoyed book two of the adventures of the eclectic collection of women on yet another epic tale of travelling across Europe to rescue another “monstrous” girl. You get to meet Count Dracula and Freud, as well as other interesting characters along the way. Fun and action packed. 

grumpykitten16's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

luciearan's review against another edition

4.0

I druhý díl si zachovává velice originální způsob vyprávění.
A i když mi během čtení prvního dílu zpočátku trochu trvalo, si na něj navyknout, u druhého dílu to již bylo velice milé zpestření děje. Ani to, že kniha je skoro jednou tak dlouhá, jí na zajímavosti nijak neubralo. Opět se setkáváme se všemi hrdinkami a ani tentokrát neztrácejí nic ze své vtipnosti, břitkého humoru a ostrovtipu.
Jen doufám, že bude přeložený i další díl, protože já bych se s hrdinkami opět moc ráda setkala na stránkách další z knih.