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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
slow-paced
Beautiful book full of posh people who cannot communicate.
Anyone who knows me knows that I perpetually whine about wanting to read more classics and never being able to get into them (except for the HBIC, Miss Austen).
Well, as it turns out, this one was not quite a perfect book, but still very engaging and in my opinion one of the most easily readable classics I've come upon.
The way the characters were presented in the first half of the book made it come across as surprisingly modern, to me, and I found a lot of similarities with the scene of the book to the current world, which I quite liked. Another thing is that the book is actually so funny, like I would catch myself laughing at some of the narrator's observations or quips, which again, what a treat to find a classic funny! (again, shout-out to my girl Austen)
When it comes to the plot, it was pretty straight-forward, not a nail-biter but engaging enough, and a true coming of age novel. I loved being able to so clearly see the evolution of the main character, although sometimes the super stifled 1900s English society was so frustrating I had to put the book down for a day or two, and let me not even begin talking about Cecil.
One of the most pleasant surprises of the book was Ms. Bartlett, and the nice way the character's depth is hinted at, only to be solidified right at the end.
Lastly, this book is beautiful. Like, you cannot believe the amount of quotes I have annotated in my e-book. So much beautiful description, both of scenery, emotion, and movement, and not the kind that overwhelms the page. I love, love, LOVE strong imagery in writing, and this really fulfilled that desire for me.
I would say, definitely one of the best classics to start you off on them, if you're like me and are interested in that. Like I said, it reads very modern, the writing is not difficult at all, it has romance, it's funny, and it's so pretty it will satisfy all your aesthetic pinterest-y desires, especially the Italy portion of it.
Only thing is that it drags a bit at certain points, more so in the second half, where you kinda just want Lucy to get with the program (and if you're like me, you'll also want to punch through the page when a certain guy is in the scene), but if you power through those 3-ish chapter it's a marvel, so, 4/5.
Oh, also! I forgot to mention, but the chapters are Titled, which I actually loved SO much for some reason. I really wish more authors would title their chapters nowadays it's so fun to read that way!
Well, as it turns out, this one was not quite a perfect book, but still very engaging and in my opinion one of the most easily readable classics I've come upon.
The way the characters were presented in the first half of the book made it come across as surprisingly modern, to me, and I found a lot of similarities with the scene of the book to the current world, which I quite liked. Another thing is that the book is actually so funny, like I would catch myself laughing at some of the narrator's observations or quips, which again, what a treat to find a classic funny! (again, shout-out to my girl Austen)
When it comes to the plot, it was pretty straight-forward, not a nail-biter but engaging enough, and a true coming of age novel. I loved being able to so clearly see the evolution of the main character, although sometimes the super stifled 1900s English society was so frustrating I had to put the book down for a day or two, and let me not even begin talking about Cecil.
One of the most pleasant surprises of the book was Ms. Bartlett, and the nice way the character's depth is hinted at, only to be solidified right at the end.
Lastly, this book is beautiful. Like, you cannot believe the amount of quotes I have annotated in my e-book. So much beautiful description, both of scenery, emotion, and movement, and not the kind that overwhelms the page. I love, love, LOVE strong imagery in writing, and this really fulfilled that desire for me.
I would say, definitely one of the best classics to start you off on them, if you're like me and are interested in that. Like I said, it reads very modern, the writing is not difficult at all, it has romance, it's funny, and it's so pretty it will satisfy all your aesthetic pinterest-y desires, especially the Italy portion of it.
Only thing is that it drags a bit at certain points, more so in the second half, where you kinda just want Lucy to get with the program (and if you're like me, you'll also want to punch through the page when a certain guy is in the scene), but if you power through those 3-ish chapter it's a marvel, so, 4/5.
Oh, also! I forgot to mention, but the chapters are Titled, which I actually loved SO much for some reason. I really wish more authors would title their chapters nowadays it's so fun to read that way!
emotional
funny
reflective
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:
Yes