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chantalvb75's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
elviolet's review against another edition
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
katiegilley's review against another edition
4.0
“My mother always said that a lot of men think that having bosoms means you’re a nitwit. She said the cleverest thing is to let them assume you’re an idiot, so you can crack on and prove them all wrong.”
This was my second effort with Dear Mrs. Bird. I wanted to try again because the second book in this series was published last week and they both seem perfectly up my alley. I’m not sure why I abandoned it the first time, but I chose to listen on audio this go round and it made all of the difference. I loved it!
Emmy Lake is ecstatic about her new job, believing that she was hired as a reporter at a local newspaper and dreaming about being a “lady war correspondent.” Imagine her horror when she’s hired at a women’s magazine as an assistant to a stuffy advice columnist. There’s a whole list of topics that Mrs. Bird won’t even touch, which includes basically everything that a woman in the midst of WWII might be struggling with. Emmy soon takes it upon herself to start responding to some of these letters and, of course, trouble ensues.
This was full of the real emotions behind the keep calm and carry on attitude of WWII. I appreciated the vulnerability Emmy expressed between the pages while doing her best to keep smiling through it all. I loved the scenes at the magazine – full of typewriters, tea, and letters. And the flat that she lives in with her best friend Bunty is amazingly cozy. I cannot wait until I can get my hands on the second book in the series!
This was my second effort with Dear Mrs. Bird. I wanted to try again because the second book in this series was published last week and they both seem perfectly up my alley. I’m not sure why I abandoned it the first time, but I chose to listen on audio this go round and it made all of the difference. I loved it!
Emmy Lake is ecstatic about her new job, believing that she was hired as a reporter at a local newspaper and dreaming about being a “lady war correspondent.” Imagine her horror when she’s hired at a women’s magazine as an assistant to a stuffy advice columnist. There’s a whole list of topics that Mrs. Bird won’t even touch, which includes basically everything that a woman in the midst of WWII might be struggling with. Emmy soon takes it upon herself to start responding to some of these letters and, of course, trouble ensues.
This was full of the real emotions behind the keep calm and carry on attitude of WWII. I appreciated the vulnerability Emmy expressed between the pages while doing her best to keep smiling through it all. I loved the scenes at the magazine – full of typewriters, tea, and letters. And the flat that she lives in with her best friend Bunty is amazingly cozy. I cannot wait until I can get my hands on the second book in the series!
katebb76's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
rosemwood's review against another edition
4.0
This was an easy read considering it takes place during WW2 in London. I enjoyed the uplifting spirit of the young people's lingo during a very scary time. I laughed, cried and cheered along side Emmy and her friends, family and co-workers. I found out that this is the first book in a series and I think I may check out the next book in the series.
plabita's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
catelam's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
3.5
aligra77's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book in one sitting as it is such a great read. Living in London through WW2 Emmy aspires to be a journalist and is excited when she lands herself a job with a newspaper only to discover that there is a misunderstanding and she is employed as a typist to Mrs Bird who writes the advice column for the newspaper’s failing sister magazine. Mrs Bird is set in her ways and Emmy soon starts pushing the boundaries by answering the incoming letters herself. Will she be discovered? This book captures the effects of the blitz so well and walks us through the terror and pain experienced by so many but somehow manages to remain comforting and cheery. Thank you to Pan Macmillan for providing me with a free copy of this book for an honest review.