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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
4.5 stars
I received a complimentary Kindle book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to Allison Pataki, Ballantine Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
This is an incredible book - I so loved learning about the life of Marjorie Merriweather Post. For full honestly, I have loved ALL of Allison Pataki's adult books. She is an incredible writer of historical fiction which is my favorite genre.
I had heard of Marjorie Merriweather Post (the name Post is a big tip-off), but I had no idea about her incredible philanthropic efforts. It was incredible the wonderful things that she did that were noticed, but it is obvious that there are so many things that were NOT noticed.
She seemed to have incredible style, hospitality, and amazing joie de vivre. Marjorie had amazing homes, parties, and friends. I know that I would have LOVED her - she was a meticulous perfectionist just like me. If only!!
I know that Allison Pataki could have written many more chapters on Ms. Post's life. But, I love that I have read enough that I want to know more. It has given me a hunger to learn how to be more philanthropic and be more like Marjorie Merriweather Post!!
This book is a colorful, fun, and engaging read!! I stayed up WAY too late last night reading it!! It is my 4th fantastic book of 2022 - it is going to be a great literary year!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I received a complimentary Kindle book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to Allison Pataki, Ballantine Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
This is an incredible book - I so loved learning about the life of Marjorie Merriweather Post. For full honestly, I have loved ALL of Allison Pataki's adult books. She is an incredible writer of historical fiction which is my favorite genre.
I had heard of Marjorie Merriweather Post (the name Post is a big tip-off), but I had no idea about her incredible philanthropic efforts. It was incredible the wonderful things that she did that were noticed, but it is obvious that there are so many things that were NOT noticed.
She seemed to have incredible style, hospitality, and amazing joie de vivre. Marjorie had amazing homes, parties, and friends. I know that I would have LOVED her - she was a meticulous perfectionist just like me. If only!!
I know that Allison Pataki could have written many more chapters on Ms. Post's life. But, I love that I have read enough that I want to know more. It has given me a hunger to learn how to be more philanthropic and be more like Marjorie Merriweather Post!!
This book is a colorful, fun, and engaging read!! I stayed up WAY too late last night reading it!! It is my 4th fantastic book of 2022 - it is going to be a great literary year!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
lighthearted
slow-paced
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Meticulously researched, thorough, and well-presented; however, this reads more like narrative non-fiction than historical fiction (or with a switch from first to third person, a biography) - there is a detachment and formality from our narrator/protagonist, and the focus is on (again, a meticulous and thorough) presentation of the facts of her life rather than any sort of emotional complexity or openness. Nonetheless, a fascinating life and lady, and well worth a read.
loved Marjorie and her trailblazing, generous life of wonders! However, I felt so engrossed in the first 2/3 and then felt like the end rushed and got a little boring. Either some of the early repetitive things could have been cut out or the book made longer? But go off queen!
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No