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kirsty's review against another edition
3.0
Fun, but didn't enjoy it as much as the other Nancy Mitford novels I've read.
dina_b's review against another edition
3.0
Uma deliciosa comédia social, que mostra uma sociedade inglesa egoísta, ociosa, pouco inteligente, com falta de moralidade e carácter.
cariadreads's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
perjacxis's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
Not my favourite Nancy Mitford so far but I really enjoy her writing style.
Not my favourite Nancy Mitford so far but I really enjoy her writing style.
angeliqueazul's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
alice_12's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
berlinbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
This book is bitingly funny. I find it hard to believe people have ever acted in such a ridiculously over-the-top fashion, but I was laughing too hard to care. Some parts of it I read aloud to a friend, which I can only recommend. I cared about none of the characters, but then I wasn't meant to. The book is a perfectly crafted farce.
elliefen's review
3.0
Window into attitudes and lives of a distant past. Easy to read, easy to forget.
magratajostiernos's review against another edition
3.0
3,5/5
Nancy Mitford es lo mío.
Me he divertido mucho con este librito sobre un grupo de variopintos personajes que van a pasar la Navidad a la mansión de Lady Bobbin, una aristócrata más bien insoportable.
Aunque al principio me costó un poquito concentrarme en la historia y personajes, de la mitad al final no podía parar. Me encanta la reflexión constante que hace del matrimonio, ¿Casarse por amor? La peor de las ideas, ¿Por dinero? Solo si el tipo es un millonario.
Nancy Mitford es lo mío.
Me he divertido mucho con este librito sobre un grupo de variopintos personajes que van a pasar la Navidad a la mansión de Lady Bobbin, una aristócrata más bien insoportable.
Aunque al principio me costó un poquito concentrarme en la historia y personajes, de la mitad al final no podía parar. Me encanta la reflexión constante que hace del matrimonio, ¿Casarse por amor? La peor de las ideas, ¿Por dinero? Solo si el tipo es un millonario.
izlevine's review against another edition
5.0
So so funny - the characters were all ridiculous and the majority just living purely for leisure, and seeing them all come together for a few weeks caused inevitable chaos