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michellebuch's review against another edition
Upon seeing a racial slur in the book, I looked up the date of publication, and found that the book was the author's sanitized version of her own large aristocratic, fascist family. One Mitford sister moved to Germany to stalked Hitler and worship him. One sister shot herself (but survived) when England entered into war with Germany. One left her husband for the leader fascist in England. The brother fought in Japan because he couldn't bring himself to fight against Germany. They were all Jew haters.
This book absolves Mitford's family and, as an extension, the British aristocracy of their part in Germany's ability to be as successful in the attempted conquest of Europe and eradication of Jews.
I couldn't continue reading it.
This book absolves Mitford's family and, as an extension, the British aristocracy of their part in Germany's ability to be as successful in the attempted conquest of Europe and eradication of Jews.
I couldn't continue reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Antisemitism and War
bella_cavicchi's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Oh, this was an absolute and utter delight. Mitford has such command over her sentences, and her characters -- Fanny, Linda, Lord Merlin, Uncle Matthew, Davey, etc. -- are as mesmerizing as they are memorable. Lily James is going to play the heck out of Linda in the new television adaptation.
Highly recommend : )
Highly recommend : )
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Antisemitism, Death, and Racism
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