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slicciardi's review
4.0
Wonderful, unique story. Every chapter had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see where the story would go
marieintheraw's review
3.0
There was something about how the genres mixed in this one that just felt super off to me. It felt like it was two books smash-cut together at times.
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
I had very high hopes for this many of which were realised. The writing felt warm and cosy, like a hug, while the sprinkling of magical realism added a nicely intriguing edge. The concept was wonderful and this could so easily have been a five-star read had the pace been a little faster and had Myra been a more sympathetic character.
The biggest turn-off for me was the constant changing between timelines, though that is entirely a personal dislike rather than a criticism. I could cope with it at first but then as more viewpoints were added it all became too disjointed for my taste, leaving me detached from the story. My attention was held quite readily whilst I was reading this but I wasn't chomping at the bit to return to it when I had to put it down. In the end I became bored and never did finish it.
ETA - Trixie died when Myra was 5, yet we repeatedly hear about all the things Trixie taught Myra to do and all the wisdom she passed along. I can only presume Myra was an infant prodigy to have picked up and retained all the skills and information.
I'm sure many readers would love this book, it just wasn't quite for me.
The biggest turn-off for me was the constant changing between timelines, though that is entirely a personal dislike rather than a criticism. I could cope with it at first but then as more viewpoints were added it all became too disjointed for my taste, leaving me detached from the story. My attention was held quite readily whilst I was reading this but I wasn't chomping at the bit to return to it when I had to put it down. In the end I became bored and never did finish it.
ETA - Trixie died when Myra was 5, yet we repeatedly hear about all the things Trixie taught Myra to do and all the wisdom she passed along. I can only presume Myra was an infant prodigy to have picked up and retained all the skills and information.
I'm sure many readers would love this book, it just wasn't quite for me.
mwalters19's review
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.75
leticatz's review
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
dsg_readsalittle's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
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
4.0
callmecat's review
4.0
I love miniature things. I want to call the mansion a dollhouse too but Myra would object so I will just say I love the miniature mansion and how she decorated it. The story kept my interest but I think it may have lost me at the end because it's been a few months since I read it and I no longer remember the ending. Overall I really liked the book, though.
amlibera's review
4.0
This reads like a children's book for adults. Exactly the sort of thing that you want to read when you have decided to allow yourself the indulgence of reading a book in a day. Which I did and I did.
saneyossarian's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5