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ninubean's review
funny
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
4.5
So much fun to read, I could barely put it down! This was my first venture into Georgette Heyer and I'm so excited to read more of her work. Obviously, there were some dated concepts that turned me off (i.e. anti-semitism and cousin marrying ), but overall this captured everything that I want from a regency romcom. Love a silly girl with a good heart <3
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
jinjaritia's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Misogyny, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Antisemitism, Alcohol, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
starshake's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Antisemitism
mir_sputnik's review
Very antisemitic, didn't age with grace. The plot and characters weren't enough for me to keep going (I skimmed through to the end and I didn't seem to miss much by not finishing reading it properly).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
magpieslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
rey_reads's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
rereadsromance's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? N/A
2.5
The Grand Sophy is the very first Georgette Heyer book I have ever read, one that was originally published in 1950. I wasn’t sure how much I would like a historical romance written over seventy years ago, but it surprised me.
I found the story charming, laugh out loud funny at times, and only wished the ending hadn't been so abrupt, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, that Charles and Sophy were not literal cousins.
Still, I considered it a solid read. Until I read the note at the end of the story.
After reading the “History and Literary Repair” note, I realized that the original story featured a scene that ...perpetuates structural antisemitism, damaging and undervaluing the people of the Jewish faith.
The note further adds that ...with the support of the Heyer estate, we have engaged in what’s called "literary repair." Changing adjectives and some sentences to move away from damaging stereotypes.
In the end I was left with mixed feelings; because while I enjoyed the story, I do not care to consume media that perpetuates harmful stereotypes, even one that has undergone “literary repair.”
I found the story charming, laugh out loud funny at times, and only wished the ending hadn't been so abrupt, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, that Charles and Sophy were not literal cousins.
Still, I considered it a solid read. Until I read the note at the end of the story.
After reading the “History and Literary Repair” note, I realized that the original story featured a scene that ...perpetuates structural antisemitism, damaging and undervaluing the people of the Jewish faith.
The note further adds that ...with the support of the Heyer estate, we have engaged in what’s called "literary repair." Changing adjectives and some sentences to move away from damaging stereotypes.
In the end I was left with mixed feelings; because while I enjoyed the story, I do not care to consume media that perpetuates harmful stereotypes, even one that has undergone “literary repair.”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
babudarabu's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Medical content and Sexism
Minor: Alcohol, Racism, Classism, and Incest
laurastewies's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
dhrutigopaluni's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
This book is mostly a goofy regency comedy and that would be just fine if it weren’t for the chapter about the “Jewish money lender” that was horrifyingly anti-semitic. There was also some bizarre and uncomfortable characterizations of non-English folks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism and Xenophobia