Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams

1 review

aseel_reads's review against another edition

hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

really enjoyed learning about how the Oxford English dictionary was created!! I liked how the book interwined with the British suffragette movement and world war one. I also liked the intersection of class and gender. I do wish there was more race and gender, besides the bit in the epilogue. I liked Esme, I thought she was a well established character and I liked her arc. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and War

Minor: Abortion