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aligra77's review against another edition
2.0
I have read Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist and The Muse and loved them but can’t say the same about this one. It just didn’t work for me. I felt the story was lacking and I really disliked the characters. A marmite book I feel. I received a free copy of this book, a favourable review was not required and all opinions expressed here are my own.
divingbelle's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
brionyleigh's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
joannareads's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sarahthereadingaddict's review against another edition
5.0
I like a dual timeline book. It took me a bit of time to get to grips with who was who in each timeline but once I did everything slotted into place.
The book covers some difficult life topics with sensitivity and honesty. I really enjoyed the relationships between characters and how each one was portrayed.
I felt for Elise, Connie and Rose. It seemed to be a tangled web and Rose was caught in it from a very young age.
The book covers some difficult life topics with sensitivity and honesty. I really enjoyed the relationships between characters and how each one was portrayed.
I felt for Elise, Connie and Rose. It seemed to be a tangled web and Rose was caught in it from a very young age.
puddles_of_ink's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
j3rkin's review against another edition
5.0
You know when you meet someone new, that leaves a lasting impression, causing you to think about, and dream about that person constantly? That was this book for me. This one helped me get back into physical books after a series of audiobooks. The amount of thought I gave this book was excitingly distracting. I don’t know how many other ways I can preach my love for it. Love, love, loved it ❤️
danniella_may's review against another edition
2.0
This is the first book in years that I DNF. I didn't even make it a quarter of the way in. I really struggled with the writing style and just could not get into it. It caused a bit of a reading slump after as well.
The beginning just felt too drawn out, and so didn't really have anything to grab my attention.
The beginning just felt too drawn out, and so didn't really have anything to grab my attention.
sheryl_macca's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75