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sldupre88's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
beckymo1's review against another edition
4.0
Easy mindless read. Was nice just to enjoy a quick book that was well written and not overly complicated to get through.
redentrapy's review against another edition
4.0
I absolutely love historical fiction especially with strong women. Daisy Goodwin did a lot of research for this story and made a convoluted family line and history make sense!
So the story is about Victoria's first 2 years as Queen of England.
Victoria's father was supposed to be king but died young and was unable to. A few of his brothers took the throne after his death but none produced heirs. At 18 Victoria's uncle dies with no heirs making her Queen of England. She was raised by a German mother and was uneducated to the ways of the world and politics. She was a rebellious teen that now had to figure out how to be a resourceful leader. In love with someone she can't have and has to battle against men who think a woman can't do the job she shows everyone that she can do it! It also has a love story that is both juicy and forbidden but to keep her power she must marry nobility!
I loved how well Goodwin was about to write the ambiance and setting off the time, it felt like I was watching a TV show not reading a book. That's how well I could image everything.
Overall love this book.
Recommended to historical fiction lovers or those who love coming of age stories with a very young and strong character.
So the story is about Victoria's first 2 years as Queen of England.
Victoria's father was supposed to be king but died young and was unable to. A few of his brothers took the throne after his death but none produced heirs. At 18 Victoria's uncle dies with no heirs making her Queen of England. She was raised by a German mother and was uneducated to the ways of the world and politics. She was a rebellious teen that now had to figure out how to be a resourceful leader. In love with someone she can't have and has to battle against men who think a woman can't do the job she shows everyone that she can do it! It also has a love story that is both juicy and forbidden but to keep her power she must marry nobility!
I loved how well Goodwin was about to write the ambiance and setting off the time, it felt like I was watching a TV show not reading a book. That's how well I could image everything.
Overall love this book.
Recommended to historical fiction lovers or those who love coming of age stories with a very young and strong character.
bethsponz's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It was a very easy read, my only complaint is that I wish it was a bit longer and didn't end so abruptly. I plan to watch the mini series on PBS. I wonder if this is a start to a series, since it did end like that?
aribruzze's review against another edition
3.0
i don't know what it is about daisy goodwin that makes me not want to put down her books while simultaneously conscious of the fact that there's absolutely no plot
cpalma1's review against another edition
informative
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
nathel's review against another edition
5.0
Now that I finished this novel, I want to watch the PBS series. I thoroughly enjoyed the voice in this.
lamom77's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story about Queen Victoria's early years. Unfortunately, when I started it I didn't know the story only covered a short time at the beginning of her reign. I was definitely left wanting more!! A very well written historical novel.
nicholeb84's review against another edition
3.0
If you have watched the first four episodes of the ITV show Victoria (which aired on PBS in the United States), you have read this novel. All the novel truly is is the first four episodes. Some scenes are cut out (they more or less take out the servant story lines) and some character thoughts are added in; however, word-for-word it is more or less the show. Nicely written, but the novel felt more like a media-tie-in than a novel.