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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I just can't stand Livia. She ruined it. So disappointed, she's rubbish in every conceivable way
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another excellent installments of the Fairmile series! Can't wait for more!
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Usually a big fan of Philippa Gregory but this book (and series) has not been my favourite. Alternate characters and storylines became a huge focus above resolving the storyline with existing characters and I didn't feel invested in any of them.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The third in the story of Alinor and her sibling Ned, their families and loved ones. Impressively researched and exploring so many themes, Dawnlands follows the story of the English Court and James II & Mary of Modena and the expanding trades in people, sugar and goods. One of the best ways to understand history is through historical fiction - following the facts through a family saga and with the embellishment of interpretation, supposition and enhancing imagination makes it easier for the reader. I don’t think I’d read anything about James II for many years and had largely forgotten the story of how he was deposed, the baby in the warming pan and earlier uprisings against him, so this was a refreshing reminder. Philippa Gregory touches on equality, freedom, slavery, gender, roles, family relationships and many more as the tale unwinds. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
**I received an e-ARC copy of this book through NetGalley in return for my honest opinion*
Philippa Gregory is my O.G. historical fiction author. The way she captures every era she writes about keeps me hooked. I will always run to read her newest piece as soon as I catch wind of it. Dawnlands is no exception. Philippa Gregory has done a great job of branching out from the Tudor era and telling Alinor's story with the trouble and consequences of society's perception of women during the English Civil War and the Stuart era.
Philippa Gregory is my O.G. historical fiction author. The way she captures every era she writes about keeps me hooked. I will always run to read her newest piece as soon as I catch wind of it. Dawnlands is no exception. Philippa Gregory has done a great job of branching out from the Tudor era and telling Alinor's story with the trouble and consequences of society's perception of women during the English Civil War and the Stuart era.