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A Well-Behaved Woman: A Novel of the Vanderbilts by Therese Anne Fowler
5 reviews
sassysoles82's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Minor: Toxic friendship, Child death, Death, Pregnancy, Suicide, Grief, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Racism
whisper88's review
informative
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
I wasn't thrilled with this at first, and the protagonist was unlikable at times.
I thought doing some quick research of the family and era would help give perspective, but I ended up disliking the characters more.
The authors interview at the end clarified everything and made this book a hidden gem.
The whole point was that society painted the Vanderbilt women as a two dimensional, and historical evidence supported that.
Alva embodies term multifaceted. The 'ah-ha' moment for the reader made this book stand out and I can't get it out of my head
Can't wait to listen to the authors other books. Also, I believe there's a movie adaptation?🤷
I thought doing some quick research of the family and era would help give perspective, but I ended up disliking the characters more.
The authors interview at the end clarified everything and made this book a hidden gem.
The whole point was that society painted the Vanderbilt women as a two dimensional, and historical evidence supported that.
Alva embodies term multifaceted. The 'ah-ha' moment for the reader made this book stand out and I can't get it out of my head
Can't wait to listen to the authors other books. Also, I believe there's a movie adaptation?🤷
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, and Infidelity
rusty_spurs's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
I am ashamed to say that I had no clue who the Vanderbilts were when I picked up this book. The name had been briefly mentioned to me but I knew little of Vanderbilts' history.
I enjoy historical fiction because this genre brings life to the characters we read about in school. Therese Anne Fowler did a wonderful job creating a character from history. After reading, I sat at my laptop learning about the Vanderbilts and I give credit to the author for making this as close to historically accurate as possible.
Personally, I would have appreciated less "open-door" romance. I skimmed over a chapter or two because I don't enjoy reading about the uhm... intimate, romantic endeavors of a couple.
This book also gives a look at what society then was like. It is evident the author put much research into this family and society back then, as well as customs and cultural norms at the time.
All in all, I really enjoyed this one!
I enjoy historical fiction because this genre brings life to the characters we read about in school. Therese Anne Fowler did a wonderful job creating a character from history. After reading, I sat at my laptop learning about the Vanderbilts and I give credit to the author for making this as close to historically accurate as possible.
Personally, I would have appreciated less "open-door" romance. I skimmed over a chapter or two because I don't enjoy reading about the uhm... intimate, romantic endeavors of a couple.
This book also gives a look at what society then was like. It is evident the author put much research into this family and society back then, as well as customs and cultural norms at the time.
All in all, I really enjoyed this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Racism
amberjackonski's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death and Child death
lbrowne13's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Racism and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment
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