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tessisreading2's review against another edition
3.0
Fun, glib overview of the life of a wealthy Victorian lady, probably in America. Oneill's tone is snarky and she's determined to amuse. The research seems good, although the occasional efforts to dart into the realm of the less-than-savory were somewhat frustrating - mentions of racism, slavery, classism, and the perils of the life of the non-rich Victorian woman were sometimes startling, because they're not detailed or particularly contextualized, although it would be hard to have a decent history without them - and if you've read much of anything on Victorian women you probably know most of this stuff already. You're reading this because Oneill makes a fun guide, shrieking "What?!?" at all the right details, not because you desperately want to learn the details of Victorian etiquette.
olicooper's review against another edition
4.0
What a delightful walk through a woman's intimate life in the Victorian era. Focus, mostly the middle class and rich. Nonetheless, more information than I ever had. Really drills in the dirty and disgusting of the era. Smells on top of smells.
The author is quite hilarious. Very tongue in cheek.
The author is quite hilarious. Very tongue in cheek.
ipomoea's review against another edition
5.0
The snappy dialog and humor of an internet listicle, but well-researched and entertaining.
provenance's review against another edition
3.0
My only complaint about this book is that I wish it would have a more academic tone rather than jokey- but nevertheless I learned a lot and would read the author again.
whichthreewords's review against another edition
3.0
A fairly shallow summary (probably best for those new to the subject) -- but quite fun.
joanareads's review against another edition
5.0
I love the print version of the London dungeon! This made me so happy and it was so funny please listen to the audiobook thank you
thatsme_lauravz's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked this, but ultimately I found it inconsistently funny and I knew a lot of the information already. If you’re new to Victorian-era women’s history/health I definitely recommend, but I don’t know that anyone who has studied it will get a lot out of the book.
snickies's review against another edition
1.0
DNF. Too mean-spirited and snarky and too light on actual information for me.