Reviews

The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim

voiddreaming's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

vixenreader's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

A charming novel about self-reflection, restoration, meditation, and reconciliation, this is a tender read with some delicate satire and strong characterization. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Classism, and Grief

Moderate: Miscarriage, Mental illness, and Infidelity

Minor: Medical content, Cursing, War, and Stalking

Be aware that this book reflects on unfulfilling relationships, self-doubt, the idealization of the Italian country side, and the turmoil of growing old (ageism).

smcaput2's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-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

5.0

Just delightful! A perfect read to usher in springtime. 

meghanson's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

2.75

dreaminthepages's review against another edition

4.0

This was simply charming! Loved how simple the story was and loved the imagery and scenery, I felt like I was there on holiday with everyone myself. It was also such a fun read and the interactions between the characters were pretty funny!
Listened to this on audible as its an included title and so glad I did as it was super quick and perfect for Spring!

stacikristine's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

This book is a gift. It is full of beauty, truth, goodness, and humor. 

emen150's review against another edition

adventurous reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

3.0

you not tell you a thing that transpired throughout the book…. also you’re telling me that none of those women were gay?

michael_richter's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship and War

Minor: Miscarriage

gardenreader's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

matilapolli's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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

3.5

first half amazingly beautiful, the men ruined the book