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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The format with the jumping back and forth between the present in email and texts vs the letters from 1820 vs the manuscript of the novel takes some getting used to and might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but after a while it didn’t bother me that much. Overall, it was a pretty nice story and I get the message the author wanted to make, but I am still disappointed nonetheless. If you pick this book up hoping for something with fantasy and time-travel this book will unfortunately not fulfill those wishes.
I was especially bothered by the unresolved mystery of the Josephine that Elias met in his time, why would he chase the lead up to a certain point and then it just stays unresolved? Again I understand the point the author wants to make, but it seems sloppy to me to leave out who that Josephine was. Does Josie from the present travel in time later in her life? Was it an exact doppelgänger? A ghost? We’ll never know and that seems like the biggest part of the plot, the entire reason for the letters which spawn into present Josie’s entire motivation, etc., has been left unresolved, unfinished, a sort of loose end. I know this might be an unpopular opinion, but it bothers me. To be honest, I would have much preferred fantasy time travel to the actual end of the novel (which seemed a bit rushed and odd) and the unexplained (non-?)existence of Josephine de Clare in 1820.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
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:
Complicated
honestly this book is amazing, definitely in my top 10. like i don’t have the words as of now to describe how amazing this book was. the only thing keeping it from a 5 was the ending, i did not care for the way it ended i’m glad josie and oliver end up together but i hate the fact that the rest of the novel was fake definitely worth the read
DNF'd just shy of 100 pages. Couldn't get into the style of it, and didn't find Elias sufficiently compelling. The two main contemporary characters coming from extreme wealth (A Chelsea Townhouse?????) and playing it off like the two of them were in any way relatable didn't sit well with me either. There was also the weird americanisms that kept popping up- made the whole thing feel like it hadn't had a thorough edit.
It’s a good story and would probably read again. I was expecting something else, but it wasn’t a bad surprise.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Dearest Josephine was one heck of a ride. The formatting, while I know some readers will hate, once I got used to it made the story go by quickly, I read it in one setting and it felt like no time had gone by. The plot was very interesting and while I could tell kind of how the book was going to end, I didn’t know how it was going to get there, I certainly wasn’t expecting the plot twist. The characters though, is why I loved this book. I don’t want to spoil anything but I loved all the characters, well except Josie’s mom, but that’s to be expected. I feel like the way the story was formatted made you feel like you had a closer connection to the characters and I was a little sad when the story ended and that connection was gone. Overall it was a really good read.
Dearest Josephine was one heck of a ride. The formatting, while I know some readers will hate, once I got used to it made the story go by quickly, I read it in one setting and it felt like no time had gone by. The plot was very interesting and while I could tell kind of how the book was going to end, I didn’t know how it was going to get there, I certainly wasn’t expecting the plot twist. The characters though, is why I loved this book. I don’t want to spoil anything but I loved all the characters, well except Josie’s mom, but that’s to be expected. I feel like the way the story was formatted made you feel like you had a closer connection to the characters and I was a little sad when the story ended and that connection was gone. Overall it was a really good read.
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The plot idea was fascinating but it didn't hold my attention the way that I had hoped. I did enjoy the story overall. However, I think that the single narrator, for the first time that I can recall, made it challenging to follow the transitions from 2020 to 1820. Generally, I have no problem with single narrators but I found it distracting. The relationships are the only thing that made me continue reading. It was difficult not to be intrigued by a love that transcends not only the usual difficulties of "long-distance" relationships but the twist of loving someone from another century. [b:Dearest Josephine|54287721|Dearest Josephine|Caroline George|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597015017l/54287721._SY75_.jpg|84714393] was at its heart a love story that left me with a predictable ending. It was the journey to "happily ever after" that was more intriguing.
The plot idea was fascinating but it didn't hold my attention the way that I had hoped. I did enjoy the story overall. However, I think that the single narrator, for the first time that I can recall, made it challenging to follow the transitions from 2020 to 1820. Generally, I have no problem with single narrators but I found it distracting. The relationships are the only thing that made me continue reading. It was difficult not to be intrigued by a love that transcends not only the usual difficulties of "long-distance" relationships but the twist of loving someone from another century. [b:Dearest Josephine|54287721|Dearest Josephine|Caroline George|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597015017l/54287721._SY75_.jpg|84714393] was at its heart a love story that left me with a predictable ending. It was the journey to "happily ever after" that was more intriguing.