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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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
This was a very nice coming-of-age story. Elements of it had a fairy tale quality, which is fitting considering the stories the father told the daughter. I liked how no one was perfect, I liked how Emmeline had to work through who she was in so many different environments. There was some interesting consumer/marketing commentary. The book never dives too deep into all the commentary in the book, and while I wish it did, this is mainly a personal story.
What keeps this from being a four-star book is the gross behavior of some of the men. Early on Emmeline encounters Dylan. He sexually harasses her for years and nothing's ever done about it until finally Emmeline knees him in the groin. I can almost sort of understand her not doing something right away, but why let it go on for years? The book describes him touching her or giving her a lewd picture with graphic descriptions, and she doesn't do anything. I always question why this kind of thing is included in books, and most of the time I can't think of a reason. Later, another guy is gross to her and a man has to step in to help her. Authors, I'm begging you, please stop writing these scenarios!
I'm also not really sure how I feel about Emmeline being so Fisher-focused for so long. After reconnecting with her mother, every time she gets more of a make-over, Emmeline thinks about if this would have helped her keep Fisher. It was starting to make me a little uncomfortable how fancy clothes and makeup were portrayed as something she needed. I understood the theme the author was going for, but I still didn't care for it.
I did like the little found family Emmeline got, and I thought it did a great job of showing how scents affect people. Again, it didn't dig in too deep on its ideas, but it was good enough.
What keeps this from being a four-star book is the gross behavior of some of the men. Early on Emmeline encounters Dylan. He sexually harasses her for years and nothing's ever done about it until finally Emmeline knees him in the groin. I can almost sort of understand her not doing something right away, but why let it go on for years? The book describes him touching her or giving her a lewd picture with graphic descriptions, and she doesn't do anything. I always question why this kind of thing is included in books, and most of the time I can't think of a reason. Later, another guy is gross to her and a man has to step in to help her. Authors, I'm begging you, please stop writing these scenarios!
I'm also not really sure how I feel about Emmeline being so Fisher-focused for so long. After reconnecting with her mother, every time she gets more of a make-over, Emmeline thinks about if this would have helped her keep Fisher. It was starting to make me a little uncomfortable how fancy clothes and makeup were portrayed as something she needed. I understood the theme the author was going for, but I still didn't care for it.
I did like the little found family Emmeline got, and I thought it did a great job of showing how scents affect people. Again, it didn't dig in too deep on its ideas, but it was good enough.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
A beautifully written story. I was captivated throughout the entire book!
Smells don't care what the mind or heart wants however. Scents will find their way around the darkness of closed eyes, slipping past barricades of thought. The body is their accomplice. We can live without food for weeks, and water for days, but try not to breathe and the lungs mutiny.
Such a beautiful story told through a lyrical writing. Carefully chosen words to describe Emmeline's struggles, hopes and understanding of life.
The description of this book quickly got my attention. On a remote island, a father and daughter live in a small lodge in the woods surrounded by an inviting quiet. He has a great collection of scent bottles that must be protected. We do not know why and Emmeline is determined to find out more.
With each turning of a page, I felt closer to Emmeline and her discoveries. She was taught to rely on scents so she tries to do her best in life with their power.
What I really liked was the connections made between everyday decisions and scents. How we can smell a fragrance and feel as if we live in a memory.
What a remarkable story!
Such a beautiful story told through a lyrical writing. Carefully chosen words to describe Emmeline's struggles, hopes and understanding of life.
The description of this book quickly got my attention. On a remote island, a father and daughter live in a small lodge in the woods surrounded by an inviting quiet. He has a great collection of scent bottles that must be protected. We do not know why and Emmeline is determined to find out more.
With each turning of a page, I felt closer to Emmeline and her discoveries. She was taught to rely on scents so she tries to do her best in life with their power.
What I really liked was the connections made between everyday decisions and scents. How we can smell a fragrance and feel as if we live in a memory.
What a remarkable story!
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
lyrical
I loved this book so much! The writing was so poetic, lyrical, evocative, and descriptive. I loved the character, Emmeline, and that she was a headstrong girl. Such a novel concept to include the power of scents and to connect it to memory. I’ve never read another book like this. 5 stars!
I loved this book so much! The writing was so poetic, lyrical, evocative, and descriptive. I loved the character, Emmeline, and that she was a headstrong girl. Such a novel concept to include the power of scents and to connect it to memory. I’ve never read another book like this. 5 stars!
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated