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lisaisaann444's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
daleann's review
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
readingwithmandi's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
veroer's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
grandmasusan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
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? It's complicated
4.5
4.5 stars. This author was new to me and I’m looking forward to reading more. Great narration. This was a dual timeline story. Well done, easy to follow. The author depicted the essences of the different time periods quite well. The book was engaging. The ending was perfect. Loved the characters, one of my favorites was Miss Helen in the latter timeline. She was still commanding, but mellowed toward the end and would laugh at herself. The author’s notes are worth reading if you enjoy history. Highly recommend.
gipfelglueck's review
3.0
I liked the story in total but most of the time it was so slow. Two timelines and lots of details, only one location, interesting characters and something like a fairytale ending. Ok but not a highlight for me.
lmcclel's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The historical accuracy was awesome! Definitely read the author's note at the end of the book.
All questions were answered by the end of the novel.
The ending was a bit rushed and unlikely, but overall I enjoyed the time spent reading this.
All questions were answered by the end of the novel.
The ending was a bit rushed and unlikely, but overall I enjoyed the time spent reading this.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Racism, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism