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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
This elegant historical fiction read was greatly enhanced by listening to the audio version. Juliet Stevenson narrates and does an exceptional job of bringing the stories and characters to life.
I picked this up because I loved the author's debut novel - The Jane Austen Society. For me, this book did not quite live up to that one, but I still found it delightful and immersive. I felt like a few of the relationships and storylines could have been fleshed out a little bit more, but I understand why the author handled things the way that she did. The switch between focusing on each of the ensemble cast of characters allows the author to give a wider view of the story, but does not allow the reader to get quite as deep with each character.
I picked this up because I loved the author's debut novel - The Jane Austen Society. For me, this book did not quite live up to that one, but I still found it delightful and immersive. I felt like a few of the relationships and storylines could have been fleshed out a little bit more, but I understand why the author handled things the way that she did. The switch between focusing on each of the ensemble cast of characters allows the author to give a wider view of the story, but does not allow the reader to get quite as deep with each character.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
lighthearted
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Probably a 3.5 but an enjoyable, immersive novel of historical fiction set in a bookstore in 1950 London.
Thanks to @stmartinspress for an electronic copy of #BloomsburyGirls.
Five or six years ago, I was all over historical fiction. It probably made up a third of my reading, but slowly those numbers have dropped and I’ve become
Five or six years ago, I was all over historical fiction. It probably made up a third of my reading, but slowly those numbers have dropped and I’ve become
Couldn’t resist picking this up, as I loved The Jane Austen Society. This book had an interesting storyline with some romance and some problem-solving. Felt like it was leaning into stereotypes, but then again, they’re often stereotypes for a reason z some colorful characters and some insight into British life post WW2.
Stuck between 2 & 3 stars.
Better than the first one. Liked Evie and Grace and Vivian and Ash and the Earl. Kind of still confused about a lot of what was going on.
Third person omniscient is really not for me.
Better than the first one. Liked Evie and Grace and Vivian and Ash and the Earl. Kind of still confused about a lot of what was going on.
Third person omniscient is really not for me.
challenging
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A charming book to stay up reading.