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heatherday916's review
3.0
A brief book. Only 125 pages to address a 50+ year reign, so I knew it wouldn’t be comprehensive. It was well written, if a bit high-handed with the vocabulary. What struck me, though, was the feeling that the biography was not a neutral one. It read a bit like the author was choosing to focus primarily only on her flaws and on the mistakes and difficult parts of her reign. While I did learn more about her reign, I didn’t learn as much as I would have liked. But I did finish the book with the distinct feeling that the author is not a huge fan of Victoria.
readsbyross's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, Victoria and Albert are really something to admire, aren't they? Even in death they are together, and Victoria's dying words were, of course, "Oh, Albert..."
amberrush's review against another edition
4.0
A short biography of the troubled life of Queen Victoria. Unlike many other books about her reign, this is not based on politics- only her displeasure with Peel- but instead focuses on her as a monarch and her controversial life. Her short-lived marriage to Albert after he died so young meant she was left grieving for much of her reign. Often secluding herself from many political affairs both nationally and internationally. Despite a key figure in British History, Victoria relied heavily on the patriarchy within her leadership, Using Albert when he was alive and later many other male figures to sort out the most pressing matters within the country. In a period where England was everchanging in the industrial revolution, the monarch was hardly seen by those in the public. Her heavily debated public and private sphere are talked about and discussed in a rather informative and unbiased way. 4/5
mandym's review against another edition
3.0
I received this book via the goodreads first reads program - thank you goodreads,matthew dennison and the publisher.
This is a small book considering the subject lived a very long life. I did enjoy the book but felt this was more of a teaser for a more indepth, detailed account of a very lengthy life.
Certainly a well researched book,I would read more of Matthew Dennisons books because I enjoyed his style of writing.
This is a small book considering the subject lived a very long life. I did enjoy the book but felt this was more of a teaser for a more indepth, detailed account of a very lengthy life.
Certainly a well researched book,I would read more of Matthew Dennisons books because I enjoyed his style of writing.
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