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Keizerin (Die Kaiserin) by Gigi Griffis

monikashim's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

anne_riorson's review against another edition

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5.0

Sissi, es sin duda uno de mis personajes históricos favoritos y sobre la que más he leído. Como amante de las historias románticas, me ha encantado esta versión y estoy deseando ver cómo Gigi evoluciona la historia de Francisco José y de Sissi, que como bien sabemos, no es tan romántica como lo era en su principio.
Me ha sorprendido ver cómo la madre de Sissi y Elena trata a sus hijas, tan diferente de otros libros.
El rencor de Elena me ha recordado a la Elena de Baviera del libro de Ángeles Caso.
En esta versión podemos diferenciar tres puntos de vista:El de Sissi, el de Francisco José y el de Elena.
Deseando leer la 2 parte.

overlookingcovers's review against another edition

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hopeful medium-paced
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kirsten_s's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

3.0

sian_m's review against another edition

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4.0

I listened to the audiobook and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought the narrater did a fantastic job with this book. It was an engaging listen and I was rooting for Sisi and Franz’ love to win, regardless of it being initially disapproved of. I think love should always win and I felt their love as real, romantic, warm and intense. I’d be very happy to relive this book via paperback.

The book describes an inertia of some of the characters lives, seeking what’s missing and being desperate to fill that empty void with some rebellious callings. Even though their conscience is aware of what they’re supposed to be adhering to, they are determined to honour their true selves and calling. The dissatisfaction that resided on their hearts guided them, to pushing through and seeking a life with their true love.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and all involved in allowing me to listen to this wonderful audiobook.

thepagelady's review against another edition

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4.0

Book Review…The Empress by Gigi Griffis

I actually enjoyed this one! I started in the afternoon and by that evening I was done. Elizabeth's character was one that I really enjoyed. She is a free spirit and isn't willing to be shaped into what society expects her to be. She ends up falling in love with the emperor but the problem is her sister is supposed to marry him. So you can imagine the problems this causes. I loved the descriptions of the settings and the chemistry between Elizabeth and Franz. The only thing is I wish there was a little more to the story. It was a good one and I enjoyed my time lost in the pages. I just wish there was a little more to the drama. Overall it was a fast refreshing and enjoyable read!

the_most_happy_1533's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was enjoyable! It made me want to learn more about the real historical events

shemene's review

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4.0

4,5/5⭐️

lindaleest's review

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5.0

4,5

naomi_k's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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