Reviews

The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff

jenpost78's review against another edition

3.0

I found the premise of this story fascinating, especially after reading the afterward and doing a bit of research about Lili. However, I felt that much of the book was rather boring.

jeanne22's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

3.5

kb_hg's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this. If you want a story of a trans woman in the 20 then this is it! Some parts dragged but other than that I loved it. Can’t wait to see the film

sunrey's review against another edition

challenging hopeful informative inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

This is what unconditional love means. Oh god, it's written beautifully.

emiltoivola's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

istaisa's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

sir_lauchzeloth's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring

2.0

tillybh's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

libwinnie's review against another edition

4.0

This breath-taking novel may be a fictionalized account of the life of one of the first gender reassignment patients in history, but it is really about strength of character, being true to oneself and ultimately the love that binds friends and family. Taking place in Copenhagen in the late 1920's, it interweaves art, marriage and family history into the story.

briannegk's review against another edition

3.0

Good character development. A little slow but that many have had to do with me doing the audio book.