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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-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
The ending made me cry, but the storytelling was great. Loved how the sorry was told from different POVs at different times points but came together in the end.
THE GLITTERING HOUR by Iona Grey was a beautiful and emotional read. It is a mix between “Love Story” by Erich Segal and “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The story is gorgeously written and depicted well the 20s’ and 30’s. I loved the characters and especially little Alice. Her mother’s love and determination to help her find the truth about herself was touching. If you have not read this magnificent historical novel, what are you waiting for? It is truly a wonderful novel.
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Really, first 2/3 = 2 stars; last 1/3 = 4 stars. Wow, I wasn't ready for that. What a moving turn of events. Also, Alice is probably the child I have found most like-able in all of literature.
Nine-year-old Alice adores her mom, Selina, and misses her when she leaves her in the care of her Grandmama and nanny while she goes on an extended work trip with her Papa. To help their time apart pass quickly, Selina writes letters to Alice with clues to a scavenger hunt that will lead her to the answer of how Alice came to be. Her letters detail a life of parties, drinking, friendships, and love. The closer that Alice gets to completing the scavenger hunt, the less frequently she hears from her mom. Alice wants to finish her mom’s story, but she wants her mom to come back home more than anything.
I saw so many good reviews about this book, and that’s what pushed me to finally read it. I have to say I honestly was not into it until probably 170 pages in. I wanted more about Selina and Lawrence (I’m not very patient) and couldn’t understand the storyline with Alice at first. There were a lot of characters and I struggled with that too initially. It was definitely worth the patience, though! I blew through the last 250 pages or so. It was pretty heart-wrenching. Reminded me a lot of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. I will say it provided a great escape from the reality that is our lives right now. Lesson: Patience is a virtue, and some books are worth the wait!
I saw so many good reviews about this book, and that’s what pushed me to finally read it. I have to say I honestly was not into it until probably 170 pages in. I wanted more about Selina and Lawrence (I’m not very patient) and couldn’t understand the storyline with Alice at first. There were a lot of characters and I struggled with that too initially. It was definitely worth the patience, though! I blew through the last 250 pages or so. It was pretty heart-wrenching. Reminded me a lot of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. I will say it provided a great escape from the reality that is our lives right now. Lesson: Patience is a virtue, and some books are worth the wait!
There was so much to love about this book, but there were parts that just fell flat and left me disappointed.
“Think about today, not tomorrow. Dance over the cracks so you don't fall into them. Drink champagne in the afternoons and invent ridiculous cocktails to make the ruined world glitter again. Keep going, one foot in front of the other. Don't look down.
Selina Lennox is a beautiful girl with a huge heart and a passion for life. Born into wealth she’s lives a life of parties, drinking and playing with the press giving them their next scandal.
Lawrence Weston was born into nothing, a penniless painter who crossed paths with the breathtaking Selina and instantly feel in love. But true love isn’t easy and the pair battle between what they want and what has to be.
Told over two time frames we flick from past tense to present day relieving Selina’s youth and her current world. A novel that encompasses an epic love story, passion, heartache and loss (Tissues are recommended) It was such a perfect yet bittersweet historical fiction novel.
Selina Lennox is a beautiful girl with a huge heart and a passion for life. Born into wealth she’s lives a life of parties, drinking and playing with the press giving them their next scandal.
Lawrence Weston was born into nothing, a penniless painter who crossed paths with the breathtaking Selina and instantly feel in love. But true love isn’t easy and the pair battle between what they want and what has to be.
Told over two time frames we flick from past tense to present day relieving Selina’s youth and her current world. A novel that encompasses an epic love story, passion, heartache and loss (Tissues are recommended) It was such a perfect yet bittersweet historical fiction novel.
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The writing style was hard for me to follow. It would switch point of views on the next paragraph with no noticeable indication that the story had changed. I found it hard to keep track of the characters and how they were related.
With all that being said, when I got half way through the book I couldn’t put it down. It all seemed to come together and is now one of my favorites only For the truly adorable character of Selina.
“Think about today, not tomorrow. Dance over the cracks so you don't fall into them. Drink champagne in the afternoons and invent ridiculous cocktails to make the ruined world glitter again. Keep going, one foot in front of the other. Don't look down.”
With all that being said, when I got half way through the book I couldn’t put it down. It all seemed to come together and is now one of my favorites only For the truly adorable character of Selina.
“Think about today, not tomorrow. Dance over the cracks so you don't fall into them. Drink champagne in the afternoons and invent ridiculous cocktails to make the ruined world glitter again. Keep going, one foot in front of the other. Don't look down.”
The light was fading and the world was sliding out of focus, until there was only voices and memories and feelings. Pain, of course; her constant shadow. But mostly overwhelming love.
Sometimes that hurt more.
This is a story that slowly wraps itself around you and pulls you in, so when you get further in you’ve only realized the story’s effect on you when it’s too late and you’re already in tears. A heartbreakingly beautiful story told in gorgeous prose.
Sometimes that hurt more.
This is a story that slowly wraps itself around you and pulls you in, so when you get further in you’ve only realized the story’s effect on you when it’s too late and you’re already in tears. A heartbreakingly beautiful story told in gorgeous prose.