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majorlotus's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
gumball21's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
jojolou's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
lizzie_hollins's review against another edition
4.0
I love a good old regs to riches tale, and this one is set in Leeds!
dja777's review against another edition
5.0
Classic wonderful summer reading. The sequels are all skippable, but this one is fun, fun, fun.
tbsims's review against another edition
3.0
I see the linkage, if you like Gone with the Wind, you'll likely enjoy A Woman of Substance.
Maybe it is because of the era the book was written. Or maybe because of the 'romance novel' genre. But while the main character was strong, driven, and highly successful, she married money every time.
Maybe it is because of the era the book was written. Or maybe because of the 'romance novel' genre. But while the main character was strong, driven, and highly successful, she married money every time.
linneamarch's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this sweeping tale from 1904 to the mid 1960's. Emma Hart is a great protagonist and surprising likable despite some of the things she does to climb to the top. Sexy, smart and touching. It reminded me in someway of The Thornbirds and that is a compliment. I would recommend this book.
rosemaryandrue's review against another edition
5.0
Emma Harte rises from a housemaid in Yorkshire to one of the wealthiest people in the world.
This book is a tour de force, a sweeping narrative with a memorable heroine. I really enjoyed reading about Emma’s rise through the ranks of society. The characters are lively and vivid, even the supporting ones.
Of course it’s not perfect. The romances are all underdeveloped, which is a cause for concern because a few of them propel the plot. But Emma is such an indomitable character that sweeps the story along anyway.
This book is a tour de force, a sweeping narrative with a memorable heroine. I really enjoyed reading about Emma’s rise through the ranks of society. The characters are lively and vivid, even the supporting ones.
Of course it’s not perfect. The romances are all underdeveloped, which is a cause for concern because a few of them propel the plot. But Emma is such an indomitable character that sweeps the story along anyway.