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The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It by Tilar J. Mazzeo
literary_ya's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
zohraj's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
hkelton's review against another edition
3.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. I hated every time the author said "we can imagine" or something along those line since it is just a guess of what actually happened. Overall the story of the widow is very interesting and I learned a lot about Champagne in general. I just wish certain things were more factual.
supershay's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! Compelling storyline that ties today with the past.
susanpbowman's review against another edition
3.0
As the author admits in the prologue, there is very little known about Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Cliquot... As a result, this book focuses way more on the wine of the Champagne than on the incredibly intriguing woman who revolutionized it.
While well written, the book is pretty slow and, frankly, pretty boring. I can't wait for the spicy historical fiction version of this story to come out ☺️
While well written, the book is pretty slow and, frankly, pretty boring. I can't wait for the spicy historical fiction version of this story to come out ☺️
moeeyc's review against another edition
3.0
The narration was very good. The story however, was slim. I think it sets a new record for the use of the word perhaps. Because the actual historical record is just a little too slim to support an entire biography. So it was good that it was fleshed out with actual history of wine and champagne and France. But I still couldn't completely pay attention....
jamiereads11's review against another edition
3.0
Learned some interesting trivia and history, but otherwise unremarkable
prettylittlefox's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.5
Santé à La Veuve!