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yellowchairreader's review
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.25
Orphans of the Storm by Celia Imrie
Woah this book was emotional. Its a fiction story but based on real people and real events.
Set in Nice in 1912 we meet Marcella, married to a dastardly devious Michael. The opening chapter sees Marcella realising that Michael has taken their two boys.
It then moves between the earlier years of their marriage to 1912 where Marcella is defying social expectations to divorce Michael.
The later part of the book is narrated from Michaels view as we see him flee his messed up life in France...on the Titanic! 🚢
It's beautifully written, cleverly researched and I could picture this as a beautiful TV series.
Woah this book was emotional. Its a fiction story but based on real people and real events.
Set in Nice in 1912 we meet Marcella, married to a dastardly devious Michael. The opening chapter sees Marcella realising that Michael has taken their two boys.
It then moves between the earlier years of their marriage to 1912 where Marcella is defying social expectations to divorce Michael.
The later part of the book is narrated from Michaels view as we see him flee his messed up life in France...on the Titanic! 🚢
It's beautifully written, cleverly researched and I could picture this as a beautiful TV series.
historygirl_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.5
disneydamsel1's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story. I have always been interested in the Titanic and the Orphans were something i hadn't read much about until more recently. I always appreciated the additional information regarding them research that went into this novel.
rhiane's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
anglee's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
stephblair's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Gun violence, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail
imaclogger23's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
mordor_pug's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
nicoles_reading_corner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Miscarriage, Misogyny, and War