Reviews

Aurora Floyd by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

madelynskies's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

krobart's review against another edition

4.0

See my review here:

https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2019/08/27/review-1388-aurora-floyd/

margaretpottah's review against another edition

2.0

The quintessential sensationalist novel.
I read this for my Women in Victorian Literature class, which focuses specifically on the fallen women- this is certainly a good example. The mystery is not that intriguing and certainly east to figure out, but it's a nice book.

wolfsonarchitect's review against another edition

3.0

This might fall in the category of guilty pleasure. It’s a love story (or “marriage novel”) that turns into a mystery. The characters are a little overblown stereotypes. It’s an entertaining story and an interesting slice of Victorian life. It’s also noteworthy for the depiction of an early Scotland Yard detective - not the more polished, brilliant, scientific detective of later literature.

laurenjpegler's review against another edition

3.0

I have mixed feelings on this book. The first 300 pages were really quite slow, and although I enjoyed the commentary on marriage and women’s lives, I couldn’t help but grow a little disinterested in the story. BUT...but but but, the last 160 pages were so fast paced and such a major plot twist that I sped through them. Braddon has such a talent for writing sensation fiction. Her descriptions are also very beautiful; such a pleasure to read at certain points.

snelsie's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

allie_shu's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

classically_book_clubbin's review

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

jowmy4's review

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

novel_nomad's review against another edition

4.0

Another excellent Mary Elizabeth Braddon sensationalist novel, leaving enough space for the reader to speculate wildly on the wickedness of the heroine. I must admit that whilst the text is heavy with description, Braddon likes to subvert the concept of the ideal Victorian woman and make the women wonderfully flawed and human.