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chrisannee's review against another edition
3.0
I waffled between rating this one a 2 or a 3. On the one hand it was an amusing reversal of Cinderella's story. On the other side there was Delysia (and the preview of the film, haven't seen anything else) that tended to detract from some value it might have had. But, on the other hand, I feel like there was some good class subtext. Of one thing I am certain, though. This is definitely not for teens/middle-graders.
loseely's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Racism
claire_fuller_writer's review against another edition
2.0
A light-hearted easy read until I got to the bit where Michael, a suitor says about the woman he loves, '...obviously she needs a little physical correction...' without anyone upbraiding him, and then they all go on to talk about whether another character is a 'dago' and how he isn't 'fit to be in the presence of a white woman'. I know I should judge books by the time they were written rather than now, but it put me off. Perhaps I just don't enjoy farce and happy implausible endings!
naru11's review against another edition
3.0
For a book that short it took me ages to finish, because I kept not wanting to pick the book up and once I did, I put it back down after 10 or so pages.
The beginning is at first boring and then confusing, with characters being introduced at random without many differentiating features.
The book takes place in the 30s, but it was appalling and gross to read how all the men were treating the women. How Miss Pettigrew ended up recommending any of them to Delysia is beyond me. The ending, or rather, the last third, is very cute and uplifting. For once we see Miss Pettigrew actually happy and that part alone would get four stars for me. The entire rest of the book is just 2 stars, though.
The beginning is at first boring and then confusing, with characters being introduced at random without many differentiating features.
The book takes place in the 30s, but it was appalling and gross to read how all the men were treating the women. How Miss Pettigrew ended up recommending any of them to Delysia is beyond me. The ending, or rather, the last third, is very cute and uplifting. For once we see Miss Pettigrew actually happy and that part alone would get four stars for me. The entire rest of the book is just 2 stars, though.
sdz0123's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely Fabulous book. I laugh and I cry (mainly from laughing so much) when I read this charming novel. I recommend it to anyone who loves romance, comedy and historical fiction.
shazzypupp's review against another edition
4.0
A 1930s romantic comedy in a Wodehousian vein, although not as convoluted and implausible. (Which is not too say really plausible.) Light and fun with. Minus one star for the common issues with books of this era, namely several brief but still objectionable racist and sexist remarks.
prettiestwhistles's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Body shaming, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, and Antisemitism
naiaraprz's review against another edition
3.0
Divertido, ligero y entrañable. Una lectura exquisita sin grandes pretensiones perfecta para cuando no sabes qué leer.