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wendoxford's review against another edition
3.0
A good read about women in publishing 1950s and present day. The modern day story encompasses the need to find the truth about Isabel of the past (wife of well known novelist). Multiple obstacles put in the way (including 1950s views on working women & babies) but her story eventually unfolds with lots of twists along the way.
deathprrrf's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
rainnbooks's review against another edition
4.0
The Silent Tide is a very compelling historical fiction. Like most books in this genre, there are 2 timelines, Isabel in the 1950's and Emily in the present. Both times are set in a publishing world and the author gives us a glimpse of the tedious job that lies underneath all the wonderful books that a reader digs into. Such a humongous process it is to get the final book on our table! Isabel's story takes us to the difficulties faced by a woman who wants to make a career for herself in that era and the depression she falls into after being forced by circumstances to let go of the success she wants her life to be.Emily however is making a mark in her time and wants Isabel's story told without any coloring of the truth.
The story was interesting but somehow not captivating enough,Isabel definitely struggles but I just couldn't get a connect to her turmoil and just a dash of mystery or spice was missing from the story. All the characters have been wonderfully done and the setting creates a different atmospheric feel to the story.
A very interesting read thou!
The story was interesting but somehow not captivating enough,Isabel definitely struggles but I just couldn't get a connect to her turmoil and just a dash of mystery or spice was missing from the story. All the characters have been wonderfully done and the setting creates a different atmospheric feel to the story.
A very interesting read thou!
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