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jenna_justi2004's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Classism, Grief, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Rape, Sexism, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
theinkedpath's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
ES:
Interesante precuela de los Bridgerton (la he leído habiendo empezado la serie, con dos episodios vistos). En esta historia se nos cuenta la historia de la Reina Carlota de joven.
Inciso: No he leído los Bridgerton para leer esta novela, y no creo que haga falta para leer este libro (aunque sí he visto la serie).
La historia que se presenta aquí me ha parecido bonita y romántica, aunque trata temas complejos como la enfermedad mental, el racismo y la integración. Quizá por estos temas, los que me han llamado la atención, he sentido que la historia fuera a veces tan superflua, y que se resolviese tan pronto. La reina Carlota y George podían haber sido más.
A pesar de esto, lo he pasado bien con el audiolibro.
EN:
Before talking about the book I must say I listened to this story after watching two episodes of the show 'Queen Charlotte' of Netflix. I decided to stop and read the story first as soon as I discovered it was a book. I have also seen the Bridgerton series (although I do not think it is necessary to enjoy this story).
This is the story of how, in this world, when Queen Charlotte married King George of England the noble court added black members into the aristocracy. But this is also about a young foreign woman entering a new society...and falling in love with her husband (who hides more than he shows).
I enjoyed this romantic and sweet story. Specially the development of the young queen as a person and her relationship with King George, which is very sweet.
However, I must say that my favourite part of the story is the importance of race and integration, the inclusion of black members of aristocracy and what means for this version of England, as well as the references to mental health issues and how to live with a person who suffers it. Unfortunately, all these aspects are barely brushed in the story, that sometimes feels too easy and superfluous (I do not know if the TV adaptation does the same, I have not finished it yet). Despite my need for more complexity in the plot, I enjoyed the audiobook version of the story.
Interesante precuela de los Bridgerton (la he leído habiendo empezado la serie, con dos episodios vistos). En esta historia se nos cuenta la historia de la Reina Carlota de joven.
Inciso: No he leído los Bridgerton para leer esta novela, y no creo que haga falta para leer este libro (aunque sí he visto la serie).
La historia que se presenta aquí me ha parecido bonita y romántica, aunque trata temas complejos como la enfermedad mental, el racismo y la integración. Quizá por estos temas, los que me han llamado la atención, he sentido que la historia fuera a veces tan superflua, y que se resolviese tan pronto. La reina Carlota y George podían haber sido más.
A pesar de esto, lo he pasado bien con el audiolibro.
EN:
Before talking about the book I must say I listened to this story after watching two episodes of the show 'Queen Charlotte' of Netflix. I decided to stop and read the story first as soon as I discovered it was a book. I have also seen the Bridgerton series (although I do not think it is necessary to enjoy this story).
This is the story of how, in this world, when Queen Charlotte married King George of England the noble court added black members into the aristocracy. But this is also about a young foreign woman entering a new society...and falling in love with her husband (who hides more than he shows).
I enjoyed this romantic and sweet story. Specially the development of the young queen as a person and her relationship with King George, which is very sweet.
However, I must say that my favourite part of the story is the importance of race and integration, the inclusion of black members of aristocracy and what means for this version of England, as well as the references to mental health issues and how to live with a person who suffers it. Unfortunately, all these aspects are barely brushed in the story, that sometimes feels too easy and superfluous (I do not know if the TV adaptation does the same, I have not finished it yet). Despite my need for more complexity in the plot, I enjoyed the audiobook version of the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Racial slurs, and Racism
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