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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
So beautifully written, I wanted to hear parts read aloud.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
such a feel good book!!
the 1920s setting was sooo fun - now i want to get a flapper dress and go party!
kinda want to compare it to pride and prejudice as there are a lot of similarities but it’s also very different and ahh omg why aren’t more people talking about this book??!?
the 1920s setting was sooo fun - now i want to get a flapper dress and go party!
kinda want to compare it to pride and prejudice as there are a lot of similarities but it’s also very different and ahh omg why aren’t more people talking about this book??!?
Lou es la segunda hija de una gran familia y, para encontrar momentos de intimidad, muchas tardes se cuela en una mansión sin habitar llena de libros y de estancias vacías.
Ella y su hermana mayor, Alice, han sido inseparables desde niñas, hasta que Alice se casa. Ese evento que pone patas arriba el mundo que Lou ha conocido hasta entonces, coincide con la llegada de los celebres y ricos hermanos Cardew al pueblo donde Lou vive, Cornualles.
Por la falta de prudencia de Lou, su verano se ve estrechamente relacionado con el de Robert y Caitlin Cardew que llenan su anodina vida de fiestas, lujos y excesos. Pero algo esconden tras tanta superficialidad.
Me ha gustado mucho la frescura que transmite esta obra. La extravagancia de los personajes y de las fiestas, la ambientación de los años 20 y el contraste del lujo que traen los Cardew consigo y la humilde familia de Lou. Ha sido muy entretenido ver como la protagonista se va adecuando a los círculos de amistades de los nuevos habitantes y el fácil aprecio que le cogen.
Lou tiene que experimentar un proceso de crecimiento, de encontrarse a sí misma y de resignificarse sin su hermana Alice a su lado. Me ha gustado ver el recorrido que ha tenido de ver los entresijos de la vida de sus nuevos amigos y de valorar su propia vida.
El final me ha parecido demasiado previsible y me hubiese gustado que le hubiese dado un giro diferente, pero aun así he acabado satisfecha con esta sencilla y agradable historia.
Ella y su hermana mayor, Alice, han sido inseparables desde niñas, hasta que Alice se casa. Ese evento que pone patas arriba el mundo que Lou ha conocido hasta entonces, coincide con la llegada de los celebres y ricos hermanos Cardew al pueblo donde Lou vive, Cornualles.
Por la falta de prudencia de Lou, su verano se ve estrechamente relacionado con el de Robert y Caitlin Cardew que llenan su anodina vida de fiestas, lujos y excesos. Pero algo esconden tras tanta superficialidad.
Me ha gustado mucho la frescura que transmite esta obra. La extravagancia de los personajes y de las fiestas, la ambientación de los años 20 y el contraste del lujo que traen los Cardew consigo y la humilde familia de Lou. Ha sido muy entretenido ver como la protagonista se va adecuando a los círculos de amistades de los nuevos habitantes y el fácil aprecio que le cogen.
Lou tiene que experimentar un proceso de crecimiento, de encontrarse a sí misma y de resignificarse sin su hermana Alice a su lado. Me ha gustado ver el recorrido que ha tenido de ver los entresijos de la vida de sus nuevos amigos y de valorar su propia vida.
El final me ha parecido demasiado previsible y me hubiese gustado que le hubiese dado un giro diferente, pero aun así he acabado satisfecha con esta sencilla y agradable historia.
medium-paced
Seventeen year old Lou can generally be found sneaking up to the famous and empty Cardew house to snuggle up with a book and an apple by the fireplace. The house has been empty for years and its the perfect spot to be alone. Until one day, the Cardew siblings show up to spend the summer at the home. Lou is quickly brought into their inner circle and experiences a life very unlike her current one. A life of money, and parties galore. As she grows closer to the siblings, Lou begins to wonder if what the show the world is a facade for their true feelings, hopes, and situations.
If any of you listen to the bad on paper podcast you have definitely heard Becca talk about this book! Their book choices are hit or miss for me (sorry The Idea Of You) so I had purchased this one on Becca’s recommendation, but then it sort of got lost in my tbr. When she mentioned it again on a recent episode I knew it was time to dive in. I loved this book. I felt like I was falling into a slump in the beginning of January but this is one of the books that slammed that slump to a halt. I just loved Lou. She was such a real and beautiful character, and I love watching her get wrapped up into a completely different world, but at the same time, come into herself and realize what she really wanted out of life. The Cardew siblings were exactly what you would expect of wealthy children left to their own devices after the loss of their father, but that made them so enticing. I could imagine the scenes in my head as I read which is always a great experience for me while reading a book.
If any of you listen to the bad on paper podcast you have definitely heard Becca talk about this book! Their book choices are hit or miss for me (sorry The Idea Of You) so I had purchased this one on Becca’s recommendation, but then it sort of got lost in my tbr. When she mentioned it again on a recent episode I knew it was time to dive in. I loved this book. I felt like I was falling into a slump in the beginning of January but this is one of the books that slammed that slump to a halt. I just loved Lou. She was such a real and beautiful character, and I love watching her get wrapped up into a completely different world, but at the same time, come into herself and realize what she really wanted out of life. The Cardew siblings were exactly what you would expect of wealthy children left to their own devices after the loss of their father, but that made them so enticing. I could imagine the scenes in my head as I read which is always a great experience for me while reading a book.
I loved reading this although the ending fell a bit flat for me - it just felt like a lot of the significant moments happened off the page and we got more of an epilogue that neatly rounded everything off. Still a great read though; the first two-thirds of the book were totally transporting, like a Gatsby-inspired dream sequence.
Couldn't decide between 4 and 5 stars so I've settled on 4. I loved the story, the writing, the descriptions and the romance.
Amazing!
I loved this book with all my heart and is a definite contender for my top books of the year.
I don't normally like historical fiction, but this book just filled my every being.
I loved the romance and it was just written so well.
It had a definite Great Gatsby vibe to it.
It was everything I ever wanted.
Thank you, Laura Wood.
I loved this book with all my heart and is a definite contender for my top books of the year.
I don't normally like historical fiction, but this book just filled my every being.
I loved the romance and it was just written so well.
It had a definite Great Gatsby vibe to it.
It was everything I ever wanted.
Thank you, Laura Wood.