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leaholden's review against another edition
2.0
Good idea
It was a good idea and I liked reading about what life would be like without modern amenities. I got tired of the condescending tones of the narrator, and that really made me want to put this book down.
It was a good idea and I liked reading about what life would be like without modern amenities. I got tired of the condescending tones of the narrator, and that really made me want to put this book down.
le_corbeau_romantique's review against another edition
3.0
Very fascinating and unsettling.
I liked the tone of the narrator- I love nonfiction, but obviously it has the unfortunate reputation of sometimes being a bit dry. It was absolutely not the case here. The framework around the information (you and the narrator are traveling back in time) worked so well in this aspect.
Audiobook-wise, the narrator was wonderful and captured the writer's tone. I love it when writers break the fourth wall, speaking directly to the reader.
Note this isn't a complete "time traveler's guide" to the Victorian period. The lens is focused on women (health, lifestyle, fashion, etc.).
I liked the tone of the narrator- I love nonfiction, but obviously it has the unfortunate reputation of sometimes being a bit dry. It was absolutely not the case here. The framework around the information (you and the narrator are traveling back in time) worked so well in this aspect.
Audiobook-wise, the narrator was wonderful and captured the writer's tone. I love it when writers break the fourth wall, speaking directly to the reader.
Note this isn't a complete "time traveler's guide" to the Victorian period. The lens is focused on women (health, lifestyle, fashion, etc.).
pauline_b's review against another edition
3.0
Entertaining enough, though the tone was sometimes trying too hard to be funny for my taste.
Perfect for listening whilst working on my current 1890's-inspired blouse and skirt sewing project.
Perfect for listening whilst working on my current 1890's-inspired blouse and skirt sewing project.
nderiley's review against another edition
5.0
I know I'm stingy with 5 stars, and I generally hate all forms of 2nd person narrative, but this book was so laugh out loud funny that it had to be done. The combination of ridiculous Victorian excerpts and Oneill's utter take down of their 'logic' and the period photos with her clever captions is a total winner.