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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
A smooth and easy read, perfect if you like historical fiction. Pairs well with the Barbizon.
I think I’m done with this predictable romance style.
i’m so happy i decided to branch out and try out different genres this year cause i’m really enjoying it :) i have no idea how i found this but it’s something i found on my own and i’m proud of myself for starting a novel without knowing anyone opinions beforehand (because i seem to always read books based off of that).
this was another lovely read. nothing spectacular and the mystery aspect was a little underwhelming but it still kept me very entertained. the premise was really cool. I often question how people used to be and how places were many years before i stepped into them. it’s so interesting so this was right up my alley.
darby & rose’s lives were at times so similar that i had trouble differentiating them but i think it was made to be that way (?) to show that we are not as different as we think we are to the women that came before us.
this was another lovely read. nothing spectacular and the mystery aspect was a little underwhelming but it still kept me very entertained. the premise was really cool. I often question how people used to be and how places were many years before i stepped into them. it’s so interesting so this was right up my alley.
darby & rose’s lives were at times so similar that i had trouble differentiating them but i think it was made to be that way (?) to show that we are not as different as we think we are to the women that came before us.
The Dollhouse is a novel that weaves together two narratives in the historical "Barbizon" building. The first narrative is set in present day with protagonist Rose and the second focuses on the story of Darby McLaughlin a Barbizon resident in the fifties who remains, with other long time residents on the fourth floor. The book is a quick read and feels like it could make a visually stunning film, particularly with the 50's era fashion and different worlds within Manhattan. As a novel it was a "beachy" type read - quick, light, and pretty quickly forgotten.
emotional
mysterious
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
What a fascinating story. The Barbizon Hotel for women really did existing in New York City in the 1950s as did the Gibbs secretarial school for women. This story follows two entirely different women, one who lived there and one who worked there as well as a journalist in 2016 who comes across the story. It was very compelling, interesting and wonderful.
This book drew me in right away. As I read it, I thought about how much has changed since the 1950 but how so much is the same.