Reviews

The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman

caryncook's review

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

nikkit_nzl's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed this one, it was easy to read and kept the story flowing well. It would have added to it to hear a bit more from Elodie as a child, but it spanned an entire lifetime so i understand it needed to move on.

forever_booked3's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

agrao10's review

dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

christinefolan's review against another edition

3.0

Simple and Complicated

I found the way this story was told made it an easy and quick read, as its narration and style flowed nicely. Although the subject matter itself was very difficult to stomach at times, it is an important historical injustice that deserves exploration. I’m rating three stars because of a somewhat unsatisfying, wrapped up ending and some unrealistic romantic tangents.

full_kay's review

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Rape and Pregnancy

mghill40's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious sad 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? No

4.0

diana77's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

lisaar91's review

5.0

Anyone who knows me knows my love for Lesley Pearse. This was like one of her older novels titled with a name. Following the life of a girl with the accurate historical background. Best book I’ve read this year so a fantastic one to end on.

cafox28's review against another edition

dark emotional informative medium-paced

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

5.0