Reviews

The Hatmakers by Tamzin Merchant

ashleykwbooks's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

ameserole's review against another edition

4.0

For never having The Hatmakers on my radar until today, this was a pretty entertaining book from start to finish. Will definitely have to look for the sequel real soon.

spookystaircase's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

emetrock's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely delightful audiobook. Loved the Shakespeare references.

reenelim's review against another edition

4.0

what a magical book! i loved the friendship between Cordelia, Goose and Sam! how fun are they! Cordelia’s character was remarkably relatable, excited at every prospect to be a good Hatmaker and wanting to find her father

a_robin_reads's review against another edition

Not for me

prayerde's review against another edition

3.0

Мені було важко прочитати цю книгу, я починав її двічі, але не знаю, в чому причина. Світ описаний детально, персонажів не багато, але весь акцент на дівчинці Корделії. Все так складно продумано, наче читаєш справді оригінал Льюїса Керролла, але чомусь мозок так завантажується нереально.

Я, особисто, фанат капелюшників, але тут мені чогось не вистачило. Можливо, річ у перекладі, можливо, книжка не для всіх. Я не стану точно стверджувати. Працювати зі світом "Аліси в країні чудес" вкрай складно, автору це вдалося, але я не впевнений, що читатиму далі.

cresentlunar's review against another edition

5.0

An amazing story with unlikely friends, magic and plot twists along with some humor and rotten pineapples.

thelilbulldozer's review against another edition

1.0

My Rating: 1 Star
Granny's Rating: 3 Star*

I hated the writing, and the plot of the book.

*decent little book, just kinda silly. Liked the ending.

katieisms's review against another edition

5.0

This beautifully-wrought, confident debut by Tamzin Merchant is aimed at middle-grade readers, but it’s basically a comfy blanket and a cup of hot cocoa in front of a crackling (violet) fire in book form—a cozy, escapist enticement for folks of any age. The story of Cordelia Hatmaker finding her place in the world—and her magical family’s business—is steeped in a delightfully enchanted setting and sparkling with singular characters and buoyant adventure. The message of staying true to yourself, even when your fate feels predestined, isn’t forced, but finely woven through the narrative like gilded threads in one of the milliners’ bespoke hats. I adore Merchant’s voice—I’m already anticipating her next release!

Thank you to NetGalley and W. W. Norton & Company for providing me with an ARC of this lovely book and trusting me with an honest review.