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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
4 gilded stars.
I didn't love this as a romance. but I really liked it as a Bildungsroman.
I didn't love this as a romance. but I really liked it as a Bildungsroman.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
relaxing
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:
No
I was intrigued by the synopsis of this book, so when I was given the opportunity to be sent a copy of Laura Wood’s A Sky Painted Gold, I snapped it up. I’m into my historical fiction so that’s something about the book that definitely pulled me in. Usually historical fiction involves a lot of heavy plot lines. This book was so different because it was like an every day story but without all of our current modernness. It almost felt like a period drama. I can definitely see the links to The Great Gatsby. I’m so pleased I read this book because I really thought that it was a gem!
It centres around Lou who has a middle-class family. Lou is close to her sister Alice, who has just got married. Lou feels alone and knows she should be getting ready to get married herself, but she doesn’t feel quite ready yet. Lou ends up befriending the upper class Cardew family. She gets on well with the sister, Caitlin and is intrigued by Robert, the brother. Lou’s life begins to change. She attends loads of parties and events. She’s swept up in the glamour even though she knows she doesn’t really fit in.
I thought this story was so well crafted. It really captured my attention and I found it hard to put down. Laura Wood has such a fantastic writing style. I sometimes can find it quite hard to read books where they’re not particularly fast paced. I can be easily bored, however, with Laura Wood’s writing, I was immediately captivated by the setting and the characters. The romance was a slow burner as well which I totally appreciate. I’m bored of insta-love.
The characters are so wonderful. I immediately really liked Caitlin. Her relationship with her sister was very realistic and heart-warming at the same time. I loved that the female friendships in this book were so strong. We definitely need to see more of that!
It centres around Lou who has a middle-class family. Lou is close to her sister Alice, who has just got married. Lou feels alone and knows she should be getting ready to get married herself, but she doesn’t feel quite ready yet. Lou ends up befriending the upper class Cardew family. She gets on well with the sister, Caitlin and is intrigued by Robert, the brother. Lou’s life begins to change. She attends loads of parties and events. She’s swept up in the glamour even though she knows she doesn’t really fit in.
I thought this story was so well crafted. It really captured my attention and I found it hard to put down. Laura Wood has such a fantastic writing style. I sometimes can find it quite hard to read books where they’re not particularly fast paced. I can be easily bored, however, with Laura Wood’s writing, I was immediately captivated by the setting and the characters. The romance was a slow burner as well which I totally appreciate. I’m bored of insta-love.
The characters are so wonderful. I immediately really liked Caitlin. Her relationship with her sister was very realistic and heart-warming at the same time. I loved that the female friendships in this book were so strong. We definitely need to see more of that!
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
DNF, I’m not a reliable source for this is good or not. This was my first time attempting YA in a while and I realize I simply do like not the genre as a whole (for the most part).
This book isn’t a book that I would normally read - if I’m honest, if Scholastic hadn’t sent it to me I probably would never have read it. I’m very glad Scholastic sent it to me. I loved practically everything about A Sky Painted Gold; the descriptions of the locations & parties were beautiful & Lou was a dream. Robert Cardew is 100% my cup of tea & I’d drink him every day if I could (& I don’t even like tea). Books like this are the reason I review & I’m so glad I do.
I was sent this book by Scholastic UK in return for an honest review.
Extended Review: https://wp.me/p8MbIo-2BY
I was sent this book by Scholastic UK in return for an honest review.
Extended Review: https://wp.me/p8MbIo-2BY
adventurous
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Eating disorder, Racism, Suicide, Death of parent
4,5 Un comfort read de verano perfecto
Laura Wood desde el principio deja muy claro que su principal inspiración para crear su historia es “El gran Gatsby”. Pero en mi opinion la autora británica es una buena conocedora de la obra de Fitzgerald porque también encuentro algunos tintes de “Suave es la noche” si tenemos en cuenta que tendríamos que relacionar al matrimonio protagonista de esa novela con los hermanos Cardew en el sentido de que la dinámica entre ellos es la misma: protector y protegida, cuidador y cuidada… También, claro, hay algo no exactamente de cenicienta, sino más bien de la película “Sabrina” con Audrey Hepburn: la hija del chófer que sueña con asistir a las fiestas de los amos, o también del libro (y película): “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day”, que, precisamente se ambienta en la misma época y en los mismos ambientes que este libro. Todo ese glitter.
Aunque tuve problemas para conseguir la copia física, he disfrutado muchísimo de este libro, que está traducido al castellano como “Un cielo de sueños dorados”: es el libro perfecto para el verano. Amor, el mar, las fiestas y olvidar las preocupaciones y responsabilidades por un buen rato. Maravilloso.
Laura Wood desde el principio deja muy claro que su principal inspiración para crear su historia es “El gran Gatsby”. Pero en mi opinion la autora británica es una buena conocedora de la obra de Fitzgerald porque también encuentro algunos tintes de “Suave es la noche” si tenemos en cuenta que tendríamos que relacionar al matrimonio protagonista de esa novela con los hermanos Cardew en el sentido de que la dinámica entre ellos es la misma: protector y protegida, cuidador y cuidada… También, claro, hay algo no exactamente de cenicienta, sino más bien de la película “Sabrina” con Audrey Hepburn: la hija del chófer que sueña con asistir a las fiestas de los amos, o también del libro (y película): “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day”, que, precisamente se ambienta en la misma época y en los mismos ambientes que este libro. Todo ese glitter.
Aunque tuve problemas para conseguir la copia física, he disfrutado muchísimo de este libro, que está traducido al castellano como “Un cielo de sueños dorados”: es el libro perfecto para el verano. Amor, el mar, las fiestas y olvidar las preocupaciones y responsabilidades por un buen rato. Maravilloso.
