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stephyflynn's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
one of the best books i've ever read
thatbookishgem's review
3.0
A fascinating look at four women’s lives and the inclusion of a priceless pearl necklace, The Inheritance was a compelling look at overcoming adversity, female empowerment and friendship in order to forge something wonderful for your friends and family.
The story itself is told across four time periods; you have the present day mystery centred around Sophie’s investigation, the origin story of the pearls from a Japanese woman, a brief subplot around Sophie’s mother and Tilly’s youth in WW2 England.
This was a beautiful story about four incredible women, and a necklace that changed their lives. Katie Agnew has clearly spent a great deal of time researching the history of Japanese pearl divers, and I found this section of the story fascinating. The whole plot that centred around this culture that I knew nothing of was my favourite part, and I wish there was more on this.
Full review available on my blog: https://thatbookishgem.com/2020/05/08/review-the-inheritance-by-katie-agnew/
The story itself is told across four time periods; you have the present day mystery centred around Sophie’s investigation, the origin story of the pearls from a Japanese woman, a brief subplot around Sophie’s mother and Tilly’s youth in WW2 England.
This was a beautiful story about four incredible women, and a necklace that changed their lives. Katie Agnew has clearly spent a great deal of time researching the history of Japanese pearl divers, and I found this section of the story fascinating. The whole plot that centred around this culture that I knew nothing of was my favourite part, and I wish there was more on this.
Full review available on my blog: https://thatbookishgem.com/2020/05/08/review-the-inheritance-by-katie-agnew/
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