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nivedha's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Catherine Isaac's writing is among the best. She knows how to tug your heart and pull you into her world. The characters are so well thought-out and amazing. You cannot help rooting for Ellie like she is one of your own. Such a good book that I'm inclined to read her other books pronto!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Drug use
all the topics are sensitively handled. an overall positive book.kirsty_downham's review
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Such a heartwarming telling of a heard subject.
bookswithvicky's review
5.0
I became an addict of Catherine Isaac's writing since "Messy wonderful us" when I saw the this book at the Netgallery catalogue I did not hesitate to request it. Luckily I was granted a copy and I was so excited to read it.
This book is beautifully written and well researched.
I love the way the author talks really serious topics in such an easy and respectful way.
At "The world at my feet" we got the story of Ellie an orphan girl from Romania that was adopted by an English couple, who suffers from agoraphobia but at the same time she is a successful instagram influencer.
We will follow Ellie with her ups and downs, how she tries to feel better with her mental health as well as her journey to reunite with her past is a way to understand why she was suffering from agoraphobia. Is so well written that you can feel in your own skin Ellie's panic attacks like is you in that situation.
Another topic that is really well presented in this book is the impact of the social media in people.
Also we will follow Harriet, Ellie's mom through her career and we will understand more about the orphans in Romania through her, since she was a war journalist.
Summarizing this is a beautiful story about second chances and family. Of course we will have a pinch of romance but is not the main subject in this story.
This book is beautifully written and well researched.
I love the way the author talks really serious topics in such an easy and respectful way.
At "The world at my feet" we got the story of Ellie an orphan girl from Romania that was adopted by an English couple, who suffers from agoraphobia but at the same time she is a successful instagram influencer.
We will follow Ellie with her ups and downs, how she tries to feel better with her mental health as well as her journey to reunite with her past is a way to understand why she was suffering from agoraphobia. Is so well written that you can feel in your own skin Ellie's panic attacks like is you in that situation.
Another topic that is really well presented in this book is the impact of the social media in people.
Also we will follow Harriet, Ellie's mom through her career and we will understand more about the orphans in Romania through her, since she was a war journalist.
Summarizing this is a beautiful story about second chances and family. Of course we will have a pinch of romance but is not the main subject in this story.
jennyjones's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
This book was such an interesting blend of light contemporary romance, with much deeper, really interesting aspects too. We follow the story of Ellie: a gardener sharing her work on Instagram; interspersed with chapters from her mother Harriet about her work as a news correspondent covering the orphanages in Romania.
This was such an easy read that, whilst a little slow to begin with, became so interesting. We explore the history of the orphanages in Romania, a topic I knew next to nothing about, as well as the long term impacts including adoption, mental health, and those who ran away from the institutions. I haven't had experience of the mental health topics discussed in the book, so it would be interesting to see reviews from those with that experience, but it felt thoughtful and it was great to see a positive representation of therapy.
The conclusions of this book were largely predictable, but didn't happen quite in the way I was expecting and this didn't affect my enjoyment of the read at all. So heart-warming and I cried happy tears!
A big thank you to NetGalley & Simon and Schuster UK for enabling me to read this book!
This was such an easy read that, whilst a little slow to begin with, became so interesting. We explore the history of the orphanages in Romania, a topic I knew next to nothing about, as well as the long term impacts including adoption, mental health, and those who ran away from the institutions. I haven't had experience of the mental health topics discussed in the book, so it would be interesting to see reviews from those with that experience, but it felt thoughtful and it was great to see a positive representation of therapy.
The conclusions of this book were largely predictable, but didn't happen quite in the way I was expecting and this didn't affect my enjoyment of the read at all. So heart-warming and I cried happy tears!
A big thank you to NetGalley & Simon and Schuster UK for enabling me to read this book!
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