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amorbidlongingforbooks's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
2.5
I did not know what this was about at all and sometimes that workes in my favour and I’m positively surprised, but this time… I did not care for the theme/story so much.
Dorothy the main character though is surprisingly relatable and three dimensional, especially for a woman written by a man in this age. Orwells writing style is sharp and on the point and sometimes there are really unique and beautiful descriptions. Also it’s so easy to read and that’s something refreshingly different for a classic.
read this if you like to read about:
loosing faith in God, struggeling to find purpose and not finding it, private school system/hoax in the 30’s, hunger and poverty…. (not depressing at all)
thegulagula's review against another edition
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5
The book revolves around Dorothy's life, whose father is a pastor at a small church. It follows the story of Dorothy from her life at Kynpe Hill, to London when she lost her memory, hop-picking in Kent and finding joy and life-purpose in a small private school.
I was struggling during the chapter in Trafalgar Square where the story was told in dialogue forms. As the characters (apart from Dorothy) were talking in their slang on various simultaneous things at once, it was hard for me to comprehend what they were talking about.
The main thing that attracts me to pick up George Orwell's book is how he picks up serious issues as the themes in his stories. In this book, Orwell touches about faith and beliefs, manual labourers and public education. He also told how people could actually starve to death in the 1930s in England.
I generally enjoyed the book. Unfortunately the author did not explain on how Dorothy lost her memory briefly, which was left unanswered.
The book revolves around Dorothy's life, whose father is a pastor at a small church. It follows the story of Dorothy from her life at Kynpe Hill, to London when she lost her memory, hop-picking in Kent and finding joy and life-purpose in a small private school.
I was struggling during the chapter in Trafalgar Square where the story was told in dialogue forms. As the characters (apart from Dorothy) were talking in their slang on various simultaneous things at once, it was hard for me to comprehend what they were talking about.
The main thing that attracts me to pick up George Orwell's book is how he picks up serious issues as the themes in his stories. In this book, Orwell touches about faith and beliefs, manual labourers and public education. He also told how people could actually starve to death in the 1930s in England.
I generally enjoyed the book. Unfortunately the author did not explain on how Dorothy lost her memory briefly, which was left unanswered.
magratajostiernos's review against another edition
4.0
Esta novela me ha parecido super sorprendente y adictiva.
La historia nos presenta a Dorothy, la hija de un clérigo más bien pobre que, a sus 26 años, vive entregada a las labores de la parroquia casi como una esclava. Este inicio me recordó muchísimo a novelas como las de Elizabeth Gaskell o las Brontë pero rápidamente el libro gira hacia un estilo más Dickensiano (si Dickens hubiera vivido en el siglo XX) y termina definitivamente como algo que solo Orwell podría haber escrito.
A través de las andanzas de Dorothy conoceremos la pobreza extrema, la indigencia, la explotación laboral, así como una crítica feroz a la hipocresía de la Iglesia o el sistema educativo.
Es un libro que me ha gustado muchísimo y he disfrutado una barbaridad a pesar de todas las penalidades que narra y lo gris que resulta... Aún así la narración de Orwell es tan ágil y los personajes y situaciones tan vívidas que no puedes parar de leer.
También me sorprendió lo bien que el autor retrata la vida y dificultades de las mujeres (y especialmente esas que corrían el peligro de convertirse en "solteronas") y esa sensación que tienes durante la lectura de que de todo lo que cuenta el autor en la obra, poco es inventado.
La historia nos presenta a Dorothy, la hija de un clérigo más bien pobre que, a sus 26 años, vive entregada a las labores de la parroquia casi como una esclava. Este inicio me recordó muchísimo a novelas como las de Elizabeth Gaskell o las Brontë pero rápidamente el libro gira hacia un estilo más Dickensiano (si Dickens hubiera vivido en el siglo XX) y termina definitivamente como algo que solo Orwell podría haber escrito.
A través de las andanzas de Dorothy conoceremos la pobreza extrema, la indigencia, la explotación laboral, así como una crítica feroz a la hipocresía de la Iglesia o el sistema educativo.
Es un libro que me ha gustado muchísimo y he disfrutado una barbaridad a pesar de todas las penalidades que narra y lo gris que resulta... Aún así la narración de Orwell es tan ágil y los personajes y situaciones tan vívidas que no puedes parar de leer.
También me sorprendió lo bien que el autor retrata la vida y dificultades de las mujeres (y especialmente esas que corrían el peligro de convertirse en "solteronas") y esa sensación que tienes durante la lectura de que de todo lo que cuenta el autor en la obra, poco es inventado.
makelamarkus's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I came to this book after reading Down and out in Paris and London which I had thoroughly enjoyed reading. Given the plot’s focus on the story of a rector’s daughter who is suddenly plunged into a life on the streets, I had hoped this book would capture a similar feeling. However, although some parts of the story did manage to capture this feeling and were just as entertaining to read, as a whole the story felt slightly incomplete with no clear resolution to Dorothy’s character arc which would have properly reflected her experiences throughout the book.
Nonetheless, Clergyman’s Daughter is still an entertaining read and exemplifies Orwell’s prowess at describing the people and the society and life of 1930’s england.
Nonetheless, Clergyman’s Daughter is still an entertaining read and exemplifies Orwell’s prowess at describing the people and the society and life of 1930’s england.
j32em's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
King warburton
ps711's review against another edition
3.0
A Clergyman’s daughter feels neither here nor there. More than anything, its a detailed account of life in the earlier half of 20th century England.
The most interesting and magnetic characters show up right at the beginning and dissapear right up until the end. As such, Dorothy’s journey feels rather unnecessary, bogged too heavily by an avalanche of details and uninteresting characters that have no impact in the story whatsoever
That being said, the book explores themes of faith, fear of sex and hypocrisy. These are quite aptly put and some very interesting points are raised. Dorothy’s a charming character and intelligently written.
The novel makes good points but it arrives a little too late, by which point the questions that matter lose momentum
The most interesting and magnetic characters show up right at the beginning and dissapear right up until the end. As such, Dorothy’s journey feels rather unnecessary, bogged too heavily by an avalanche of details and uninteresting characters that have no impact in the story whatsoever
That being said, the book explores themes of faith, fear of sex and hypocrisy. These are quite aptly put and some very interesting points are raised. Dorothy’s a charming character and intelligently written.
The novel makes good points but it arrives a little too late, by which point the questions that matter lose momentum