Reviews

European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman by Theodora Goss

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.

calladriel's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

4.25

debbilynn42's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This moves quite slowly in a cozy descriptive cadence. The broad cast of characters was nice to follow through the story arch. Though the combination of so many POVs with the slow descriptive story telling made this book carry on for much longer a format than I think was needed. It felt like a 12hr book stretched out rather than a full 24hr book.

kat76's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

5.0

aspeng's review against another edition

3.75

I liked this one, but found the first book more engaging. I'll read the third but mostly on the strength of the first novel

nikshelby's review against another edition

5.0

Theodora Goss highlights all of my desires for a great book. Subtle and overt references to books and characters that I revere. A collection of kickass women who work together with intelligence and aplomb. Determination and heart being the deciding factors for success. A bit of humor. Enjoyable characters with depth, flaws, and loyalty.

The Athena Club books make me happy. I hope that she writes many more.

a_shim's review

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0