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csulva's review against another edition
5.0
It has been awhile since I have been so invested in a character as I have been invested in Ellie. I love when a story compels me to google a historical time period, I’m just so saddened to learn about this, a horrific time and place during my lifetime. Overall, my favorite book of 2021 so far!
booksandbeautifulthings18's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
emmyb18's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Great plot that leaves you wanting to read more after every chapter.
kimberleyjay's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
raena_reads's review against another edition
5.0
For the first 30ish pages I did wonder if this was for me. But I am SO glad I carried on as I can honestly say it will be in my top 10 of the year. ( already read 23 so that’s a big compliment ). Ellie is just the perfect character, she’s very likeable and as her story unfolds, you’ll fall in love with her and wish you could give her a big cuddle. Harriets story is well detailed and keeps you wanting more. This book covers powerful subjects and I felt the author wrote these very well and you can tell a lot of research went into this. Tears were rolling down my face as I finished it. Highly recommended
novellenovels's review
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-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
4.0
kirstyreviewsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
The World at my Feet - Catherine Isaac
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review thanks to Simon and Schuster UK and Netgalley.
1990. Harriet is a journalist. Her job takes her to dangerous places, where she asks questions and tries to make a difference. But when she is sent to Romania, to the state orphanages the world is only just learning about, she is forced to rethink her most important rule.
2018. Ellie is a gardener. Her garden is her sanctuary, her pride and joy. But, though she spends long days outdoors, she hasn’t set foot beyond her gate for far too long. Now someone enters her life who could finally be the reason she needs to overcome her fears.
Ellie is an Instagram star, with her insight into her gardening lifestyle. Harriet, was a journalist sent to visit Romanian orphanages in the early 1990s.
This is a well researched description of agoraphobia and how therapy can help the sufferer. The characters are all well written and it is hard not to love them and want everyone to have a happy ending. Catherine has not shied away from showing the ugly side of social media and even uses that to her advantage in this book.
Throughout this book, the reader is slowly introduced to topics such as anxiety, child abuse and PTSD.
Rating 4/5
I was very shocked to learn that Catherine Isaac has previously written under the pseudonym of Jane Costello - an author who I have always enjoyed.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review thanks to Simon and Schuster UK and Netgalley.
1990. Harriet is a journalist. Her job takes her to dangerous places, where she asks questions and tries to make a difference. But when she is sent to Romania, to the state orphanages the world is only just learning about, she is forced to rethink her most important rule.
2018. Ellie is a gardener. Her garden is her sanctuary, her pride and joy. But, though she spends long days outdoors, she hasn’t set foot beyond her gate for far too long. Now someone enters her life who could finally be the reason she needs to overcome her fears.
Ellie is an Instagram star, with her insight into her gardening lifestyle. Harriet, was a journalist sent to visit Romanian orphanages in the early 1990s.
This is a well researched description of agoraphobia and how therapy can help the sufferer. The characters are all well written and it is hard not to love them and want everyone to have a happy ending. Catherine has not shied away from showing the ugly side of social media and even uses that to her advantage in this book.
Throughout this book, the reader is slowly introduced to topics such as anxiety, child abuse and PTSD.
Rating 4/5
I was very shocked to learn that Catherine Isaac has previously written under the pseudonym of Jane Costello - an author who I have always enjoyed.
snowflakessunshinebooks's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to the publishers & NetGalley for a free Earc in exchange for an honest review
What a wonderful book
Ellie became a character who quickly intrigued and inspired me, her passion for gardening and kind nature had me rooting for her from the beginning!
Ellie is an influencer, specialising in all things green in her stunning garden sandwiched between her parents’ house and her own little annex.
Battling chronic anxiety, Ellie grows into herself beautifully in this novel, nudged along by her family, a kind new stranger and a very muscled yoga instructor.
I loved the way we learnt about Ellie’s past through her mother’s work, bringing the story of Ellie’s childhood into present day beautifully.
I implore people to pick this book up, you’ll be inspired.
What a wonderful book
Ellie became a character who quickly intrigued and inspired me, her passion for gardening and kind nature had me rooting for her from the beginning!
Ellie is an influencer, specialising in all things green in her stunning garden sandwiched between her parents’ house and her own little annex.
Battling chronic anxiety, Ellie grows into herself beautifully in this novel, nudged along by her family, a kind new stranger and a very muscled yoga instructor.
I loved the way we learnt about Ellie’s past through her mother’s work, bringing the story of Ellie’s childhood into present day beautifully.
I implore people to pick this book up, you’ll be inspired.
readingwithdemix's review against another edition
5.0
Catherine Isaac has become one of my favourite authors since picking up “You Me Everything” last year.
I had high expectations going in to my NetGalley copy of “The world at my feet” and I was not disappointed!
The story is told by 2 viewpoints, Ellie and Harriet.
The main viewpoint follows Ellie, an Instagram influencer who has a love for gardening but also crippling Agoraphobia - an extreme fear of leaving her own home.
The second viewpoint is Ellie’s mother, Harriet. A news correspondent who travels the world covering heartbreaking events.
This story is so beautifully told and the topics covered are so well researched. It’s an emotional story of trauma, healing and love.
It’s another 5* book from @catherineisaacauthor