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kiminindy's review against another edition
4.0
Very good account (fiction based on fact) of Queen Victoria's first year as Queen. During this time she was indecisive about marrying. Eventually, she succumbs to pressure from her mother and uncle to marry her cousin Albert.
carrymey's review against another edition
4.0
I did enjoy this a lot, though I had hoped to get a bit more info from it in comparison to the TV show, but that did not happen. at times Victoria seemed more childish than in the show, but that might be due to Jennas great acting.
I am now very interested in Queen Victoria.
I am now very interested in Queen Victoria.
thepaige_turner's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! I'm impartial though because I love Queen Victoria and the show that this is based on (they follow each other extremely closely which is pretty cool). Just wish there was a sequel to coincide with the second season.
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