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The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer

3 reviews

jinjaritia's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.25

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aslireads's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A fun daring heroine in a regency setting. As a Romantic period nerd, I enjoyed all the detail that went into it and the story was overall very compelling. I liked the chemistry between the protagonist and her love interest (yes you have to forego the fact that they’re cousins). Don’t see why they had to be cousins since this book was written in the 20th century. Needless anti-semitism also leaves a bad taste in your mouth considering it was written in 1950! But overall, really enjoyed how the plot progressed and how the final act of the book took place. A well-written, entertaining tribute to Austen indeed. 
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azurelunatic's review against another edition

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I enjoyed this apart from an egregious scene with the basest, most foul antisemitic stereotypes (though it falls short of outright blood libel). Due to that scene, I cannot recommend it. 

Fellow Vorkosigan fans may smile in recognition at some of the scenes of domestic mayhem. 
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