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vics_books's review against another edition
5.0
A must-read book.
I read this book in two days, only putting it down when I had to go to work. It captivated my heart, my imagination, my soul! The best story I have read in a very long time!
I read this book in two days, only putting it down when I had to go to work. It captivated my heart, my imagination, my soul! The best story I have read in a very long time!
trudyd's review against another edition
4.0
I learned so much for The Dressmaker's Gift. I have a new understanding of why my family doesn't talk about the war and its consequences.
The author brought detail through the eyes of three girls that work as seamstresses in Occupied Paris. Gain understanding of the struggles of rationing. Feel their fears. Experience there determination.
The author tells some of the story through Harriet, the granddaughter of one of the seamstresses. We learn the story along side her. We feel when she feels. Her questions were my questions.
Forget the textbook. Read historical fiction. Understand the past. Learn form the past. Live a better tomorrow.
The author brought detail through the eyes of three girls that work as seamstresses in Occupied Paris. Gain understanding of the struggles of rationing. Feel their fears. Experience there determination.
The author tells some of the story through Harriet, the granddaughter of one of the seamstresses. We learn the story along side her. We feel when she feels. Her questions were my questions.
Forget the textbook. Read historical fiction. Understand the past. Learn form the past. Live a better tomorrow.
heather58's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Interesting read. Good story telling.
aotora's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
2.0
I didn't really care about this one. I've read several fiction books from WWII but this one just didn't do it for me. I didn't care about the characters, didn't care about how everything just magically worked out for everybody and I dnd't care about the story, though the premise of women working as dressmakers and seamstresses and working against the Nazis was interesting but ... I felt like this book was full of nothing and fluff. There were parts here and there that were interesting but they were few and far apart. I just wish that it was better because the topic was really interesting.
itsambarnotamber's review against another edition
5.0
I couldn't put this book down and it only took me 2 days to get through. It is so beautifully written with so much soul and heart that I had to remind myself these were fictional characters and not real people.
I enjoyed that the main focus wasn't Paris, or fashion, or even a love story although the book contained all of these things. They were comfortable side characters that gave room for the main actors to play, breathe, and grow. It didn't romanticize the French resistance against the Nazi's but it definitely made me ask, "What side, were I to be living during that time, would I choose? Would I just keep my head down and try to get by or would I risk my entire life to fight?" As the book progressed the answer in my head wasn't always black and white. It helped that she compared it to the recent terrorist attacks over the last few years in Paris and how in both instances people tried their hardest to stand together even when fear tells you to sit down.
I loved all of the little tidbits and how those details beautifully wrapped themselves up at the end of the story like a present. This author is absolutely amazing and although I read this book well over a week ago I'm still thinking about it and it definitely brought tears to my eyes to see the turmoil these characters went through. I'm excited to read her other works.
I enjoyed that the main focus wasn't Paris, or fashion, or even a love story although the book contained all of these things. They were comfortable side characters that gave room for the main actors to play, breathe, and grow. It didn't romanticize the French resistance against the Nazi's but it definitely made me ask, "What side, were I to be living during that time, would I choose? Would I just keep my head down and try to get by or would I risk my entire life to fight?" As the book progressed the answer in my head wasn't always black and white. It helped that she compared it to the recent terrorist attacks over the last few years in Paris and how in both instances people tried their hardest to stand together even when fear tells you to sit down.
I loved all of the little tidbits and how those details beautifully wrapped themselves up at the end of the story like a present. This author is absolutely amazing and although I read this book well over a week ago I'm still thinking about it and it definitely brought tears to my eyes to see the turmoil these characters went through. I'm excited to read her other works.
heather1999's review against another edition
emotional
tense
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? No
4.0
yuilly95's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
xhillbill's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
3.5
triciaralph's review against another edition
4.0
Great story! I liked the little twists and turns and intermingling of past and present stories. I would not however recommend the audio book. Voices were odd.