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elaine56's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
jnowal's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hannahb1981's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
rebeccacabrams's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book! Its so engaging and I was hooked to the end. Stacey Halls really knows how to write a story.
lucy3mma's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-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? Yes
3.0
simplybethany's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sarahp85's review
4.0
Both Stacey Halls books have been sitting in my tbr trolley for forever and I am now thinking WHY did I not pick them up sooner?! Loved them both. Think I liked the Familiars a bit better but this one was still beautifully written. I love that these stories are based on real historic happenings. Can absolutely recommend them to everyone!
kay_ness's review
3.0
100 pages in and this was looking like a 4 or even 5 star read with the potential for a really interesting plot and descriptions of 18th century London that brought the story to life. Sadly the rest of the book didn’t deliver on the initial promise, the quality of the writing seemed to wither, the characters didn’t feel fully developed, and the storyline was pretty predictable. A missed opportunity.
kbkittyb's review against another edition
3.0
This book has baffled me in that I don't know if I loved it or hated it.
I can't say that I really liked any of the characters. They were well rounded and well written but I didn't like them. I found I liked some of the minor characters much more than the protagonists.
I did find the ending a tad rushed and unbelievable. All the characters seem to change their entire personalities in the space of a few months maximum.
Despite this it was extremely well written and my love of historic fiction made me enjoy this book despite the 'lulls' in the narrative. I felt very invested in their lives and have never felt more betrayed (Read the book and you'll know what I mean).
Overall, a book worth reading. I have learnt a lot about the experience of women in Georgian England as it was incredibly well researched. I look forward to reading Stacey Hall's next book 'Mrs England' in the spring.
I can't say that I really liked any of the characters. They were well rounded and well written but I didn't like them. I found I liked some of the minor characters much more than the protagonists.
I did find the ending a tad rushed and unbelievable. All the characters seem to change their entire personalities in the space of a few months maximum.
Despite this it was extremely well written and my love of historic fiction made me enjoy this book despite the 'lulls' in the narrative. I felt very invested in their lives and have never felt more betrayed (Read the book and you'll know what I mean).
Overall, a book worth reading. I have learnt a lot about the experience of women in Georgian England as it was incredibly well researched. I look forward to reading Stacey Hall's next book 'Mrs England' in the spring.