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Things a Bright Girl Can Do by Sally Nicholls

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ali_w15's review

5.0

A beautifully written and much needed story. Introducing the suffrage movement to a new generation. This is an empowering and realistic story that pulls no punches. It eloquently encompasses the self doubt we often feel as women whilst still being life affirming and about ones place in the world. This is an essential tale for all generations of women. He fight has just started. How will we carry the mantle?

magali__'s review

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

3.75

book_lover707's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’m not a massive fan of YA but I thought this was really good. I loved the characters so much and almost cried a few times. The setting was so vivid and I really loved the plot and different povs. Would definitely recommend.

safcsue13's review

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hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

milesabi's review

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inspiring relaxing slow-paced

3.5

eagleshouse's review

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adventurous hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

3.75

This book was really fun to read, and is definitely one I'd recommend. The time period isn't normally one I tend to read in, but it was engaging and I never felt bored reading it at any point.

I must note however, that whilst Nell and May's endings felt very complete and satisfying, I was rather disappointed at Evelyn's. Perhaps it's because I'm a lesbian who really has no time for men, or because I don't fully enjoy the time period in terms of history, but Teddy REALLY got on my nerves. But Teddy aside, I feel like Evelyn's ending really didn't show her development of her character? If anything, it felt like it completely dismissed her entire personality and beliefs.

The main point is that this would have been a 5* book, if only Evelyn's ending wasn't reduced to what it was. However, I would still recommend this book to anyone interested in women's history or WW1.

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