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_fr_day_'s review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
t_barnett207's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
3.5
newellm90's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
gravityeyelids's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
4.0
somethingarosie's review against another edition
5.0
This historical fiction is a tale of infatuation, unquestioned male control, quiet female rebellion, with notes of fantasy. Involving a wide cast of characters, all of whom are distinctive and compelling, The Gifts hooked me from the very beginning. The writing style, particularly the dialogue, has an 'austentatious' flare, immersing the reader in the 1840's customs and lifestyle.
The real hero of the story in my eyes is Mary. Her determination and dedication to seek justice when everyone else brushes her and the mystery she seeks to solve aside, is empowering.
The Gifts by Liz Hyder might be one of the most underrated books that I have ever read. It is so good and I haven't heard a single thing about it. Not a single crumb. Nobody I know online has read it. I haven't seen it advertised or displayed anywhere. It just turned up one day on my doorstep because I was so lucky to have it sent to me out of the blue by the publishers. L I am so glad that they sent it to me because I wouldn't have known about it otherwise. It took me completely by surprise. I wasn't expecting anything siginfiicant due to not hearing anything about the book, but it is wonderful. It also makes me somewhat sad to be reminded that there are all these books that will remain relatively unknown, even though they are incredible.
If you only ever read one book I have recommended, let it be this one!
5🌟
The real hero of the story in my eyes is Mary. Her determination and dedication to seek justice when everyone else brushes her and the mystery she seeks to solve aside, is empowering.
The Gifts by Liz Hyder might be one of the most underrated books that I have ever read. It is so good and I haven't heard a single thing about it. Not a single crumb. Nobody I know online has read it. I haven't seen it advertised or displayed anywhere. It just turned up one day on my doorstep because I was so lucky to have it sent to me out of the blue by the publishers. L I am so glad that they sent it to me because I wouldn't have known about it otherwise. It took me completely by surprise. I wasn't expecting anything siginfiicant due to not hearing anything about the book, but it is wonderful. It also makes me somewhat sad to be reminded that there are all these books that will remain relatively unknown, even though they are incredible.
If you only ever read one book I have recommended, let it be this one!
5🌟
foxensox's review
I didn't find the characters or stories interesting enough to get to the overall story.
bloodmaarked's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Infertility, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death of parent, Racism, Blood, Sexual assault, Death, Rape, Car accident, Child death, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Self harm
Minor: Alcohol, Colonisation, Sexual content, and Grief
for the car accident warning: obviously, there were no cars in 1840s Britain! but there was an accident with a horse and carriage which was quite shocking. also for the death of parent warning: there are several, but they all happen off-page. for drug abuse: several people are drugged multiple times against their will. for rape: a woman is "medically" examined internally while unconscious (and unconsenting). it isn't sexual but she is essentially raped.princessbilbo's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
TW: Animal harm on page
I loved the writing but this book got really slow. I found myself asking "what's the point?" A lot. It was so many PoVs and I don't think it was necessary. But the writing style kept me hooked.
I loved the writing but this book got really slow. I found myself asking "what's the point?" A lot. It was so many PoVs and I don't think it was necessary. But the writing style kept me hooked.
hatto's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
4.5