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noladawnreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Margot Thornsen is raised in a life of privilege in post-WWII NYC. Her overpowering mother has expectations of Margot to marry well as the heir to her grandfather's steel fortune. However, Margot only wants to go on to pursue an education in microbiology... uncommon in the 50s. A fire changes everything and the world is open to her as she heads to Radcliffe; right as the dawn of a new age is opening up in 1960s, one of cultural and sexual freedom.
Margot is funny at times, but mostly poignant and a touchstone of the epic times in the 60s. The journey of a introverted young girl to a woman becoming aware of her sexuality at a time when women didn't have a voice~ rings especially true in the current politcal climate.
The narration by Karissa Vacker is on point, as always. From achingly tender and innocent to demonstrating self discovery and pain, she once again proves she's a master with her voice.
Thank you Tantor Audio for the gifted audio! Available NOW!
Margot is funny at times, but mostly poignant and a touchstone of the epic times in the 60s. The journey of a introverted young girl to a woman becoming aware of her sexuality at a time when women didn't have a voice~ rings especially true in the current politcal climate.
The narration by Karissa Vacker is on point, as always. From achingly tender and innocent to demonstrating self discovery and pain, she once again proves she's a master with her voice.
Thank you Tantor Audio for the gifted audio! Available NOW!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion and War
tamaragomez's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
shannonrose's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A novel of of how things may not be as they first appear; Margot sees every overlooked bit of nature that surrounds her; while the silent torment of social pressures to confirm grows & pull her away from what she truly loves.
A brilliant & thoughtful novel.
I stayed up most of Halloween night and flew-nearly ripped through the pages.
Sleep? Meh! Time held no consequence & “I had no respect for tomorrow” as book nerds often say.
A brilliant & thoughtful novel.
I stayed up most of Halloween night and flew-nearly ripped through the pages.
Sleep? Meh! Time held no consequence & “I had no respect for tomorrow” as book nerds often say.
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