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nadia's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
I was excited when I started this book. I got on with the narrative voice and was so curious as to where the story was going...then it ended up being slightly underwhelming, boring, and repetitive.
I was rather disappointed come the end but when you learn of the context under which this book was written it adds some magic back to the whole thing, the knowledge of which contributed to my final rating.
Current Women's Prize 2024 Fiction Shortlist rankings:
1. Soldier Sailor
2. Restless Dolly Maunder
I was rather disappointed come the end but when you learn of the context under which this book was written it adds some magic back to the whole thing, the knowledge of which contributed to my final rating.
Current Women's Prize 2024 Fiction Shortlist rankings:
1. Soldier Sailor
2. Restless Dolly Maunder
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Infidelity
Minor: Sexual harassment
lostinthelibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was fun to read an Australian novel and there were some lovely bits of writing here but the protagonist stressed me out! All the moving around, never being satisfied, I felt sorry for her family. I understand that those times were difficult, especially for women, but I wasn't particularly rooting for her. A quick read but not one that will probably stay with me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent and Child abuse
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