Scan barcode
kyleb's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
heather_boo's review against another edition
5.0
Even though this was written in 1938, it is unique even for today. The novel follows a single splendid day broken into chapters by time. The protagonist, Miss Pettigrew is full of surprises, even to herself. I enjoyed her experiences laughing and gasping as each raucous caricature type scene unfolded. Five stars from me for its consistently unique character.
adventuresinwellbeing's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? No
3.75
srpankra's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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? No
4.75
bhnmt61's review against another edition
5.0
Audiobook review: i tried reading this short novel years ago and couldn’t get past some of the dated attitudes. But Frances McDormand’s narration is so amazingly well done, you forget you’re reading an 80 year old book- it’s like watching a Katherine Hepburn movie or something similar. It’s so charming you forget how dated it is.
I had sort of given up on audiobooks last year because I’d tried so many that were mediocre. But now I’ve read three in the last couple of months that knock it out of the park. The right narrator makes all the difference. This was so much fun I found myself thinking up things to do so I could listen.
I had sort of given up on audiobooks last year because I’d tried so many that were mediocre. But now I’ve read three in the last couple of months that knock it out of the park. The right narrator makes all the difference. This was so much fun I found myself thinking up things to do so I could listen.
cpgunning's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
phoenix2's review against another edition
2.0
A short book about a woman who lives a day that changes her life. Eveything that happened took place in the course of just one day, concept that didn't deprive the story to be packed with events and characters. However, I find it boring to read at some point. I did like Miss Pettigrew and her friends, but the story seemed like it was going in circles after a while. The narration was okay as well, but not appealing.
affiknittyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? No
4.5
sorchabarry's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0