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digir's review against another edition
4.0
In the beginning, I struggled to find my footing. Reason being, I was a bit out of touch with the language. I soldiered on because frankly, I had nothing better to do. But when I met Sophy, I fell in love. She was an absolute racket in the best possible way.
I couldn’t get over the whole cousin situation and I had to keep reminding myself “it was normal then” even that didn’t do it for me. It helped that I wasn’t subjected to overly romantic encounters between them.
The ending felt a little abrupt but it was fitting.
But in relation to any possible criticism, this is an absolutely brilliant novel.
I couldn’t get over the whole cousin situation and I had to keep reminding myself “it was normal then” even that didn’t do it for me. It helped that I wasn’t subjected to overly romantic encounters between them.
The ending felt a little abrupt but it was fitting.
But in relation to any possible criticism, this is an absolutely brilliant novel.
katieinca's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this way too much. Didn't realize when I started it that it was written in 1950 rather than the 1850, and once I did having a heroine that was more... madcap semi-feminist Mary Poppins than she was Emma started making more sense. I LOLed multiple times listening to the first few chapters in the car, then bought the $1.99 ebook because I didn't want to wait for my next commute day to finish it.
I agree with Felicia Day that the Jewish moneylender character sours things although his appearance is brief, and
But highly diverting, and neat to read someone that apparently shaped a whole genre.
I agree with Felicia Day that the Jewish moneylender character sours things although his appearance is brief, and
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the first cousin thing gives one pause. And the ending was a bit abrupt.But highly diverting, and neat to read someone that apparently shaped a whole genre.
halynah's review against another edition
5.0
Sweet, delightful and relaxing! Doctors should prescribe this book instead of anti-depressants!
tanahoff's review against another edition
3.0
The whole cousin thing made this book really hard to fully enjoy
yuzujam's review against another edition
3.0
Sophy and everyone were fantastic. It just was slightly overwhelming to read... so 3. Sorry, personal reasons. But it is an excellent read
kcrawfish's review against another edition
4.0
For those women today who still want their regency romance fix and have exhausted their Jane Austen collection, but with a more modern kind of feminism than the 1800s. The Grand Sophy is hilarious, full of colorful characters, and overflowing with a familial love that plays into modern sensibilities.
Heyer invites you into the world of a well-traveled young lady who brings monkeys, matchmaking, fun, and independence to grey London and to her cousins' grey world. She is hyper-competent, wealthy, and reads people easily, which makes her the perfect light-hearted woman to fix everyone’s problems.
The family is currently under the thumb of an "Angela” from “The Office" woman named Eugenia, who doesn’t allow parties or socializing, causing everyone to flounder. *shudders*
With a swift eye and action, Sophy has their worlds turned upside-down, and busily directs everyone's lives in a far different, but far better direction. She reinstates color, fun, and happiness, even to those who she doesn't love (*see Eugenia).
All in all, an easy, funny novel, that I thoroughly enjoyed!
Note: Warning for anti-semitism! It's the really glaring flaw of this story, relegated to one scene with a moneylender. I loved the book and this was disappointing to find.
Heyer invites you into the world of a well-traveled young lady who brings monkeys, matchmaking, fun, and independence to grey London and to her cousins' grey world. She is hyper-competent, wealthy, and reads people easily, which makes her the perfect light-hearted woman to fix everyone’s problems.
The family is currently under the thumb of an "Angela” from “The Office" woman named Eugenia, who doesn’t allow parties or socializing, causing everyone to flounder. *shudders*
With a swift eye and action, Sophy has their worlds turned upside-down, and busily directs everyone's lives in a far different, but far better direction. She reinstates color, fun, and happiness, even to those who she doesn't love (*see Eugenia).
All in all, an easy, funny novel, that I thoroughly enjoyed!
Note: Warning for anti-semitism! It's the really glaring flaw of this story, relegated to one scene with a moneylender. I loved the book and this was disappointing to find.
shareen17's review against another edition
4.0
This is just fluff, but very fun fluff. I like the story, the writing, and love the main character. My big negative is that the edition I read had spelling errors, which I find super annoying.
whomping_willow's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
joy323's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0