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haeunlee365's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful book. Historically accurate book with good research behind it - includes real historical figures, media, timeline. Delved into the bookbinding process and very clearly depicts the social dynamics there through the life of mc and a variety of characters with differing temperaments, social standing, ages and role in the war. Really amazing character and world development.
carleytheweirdo12's review against another edition
5.0
Pip Williams adding a photo of womens names written down a list of women’s names to be remembered. It’s everything, it made me sob.
sharont_2024's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
I learnt a lot reading this book about life in England over a century ago & the challenges of being born lower class. It was a very honest perspective of WW1. The characters were beautifully written.
enclose9698's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.0
lesleysbooks's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written historical story, with very believable characters. Set in WW1 Peggy and her sister Maude work in a bookbinders. Peggy feels bound to look after Maude but longs for more. Her dream is to study at Oxford. This story highlights the restrictions placed on women in what was a very male dominated era, and highlights the importance of friendships, love and books.
petitepapier's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
readwithbell's review against another edition
3.75
Returning to Pip William’s world is so nostalgic and heartwarming. Revisiting old places and old characters - such fun. The world of bookbinding and Oxford was very cosy and the setting very much dark academia.
However. Didn’t feel like the book added anything important / anything new to the discussion.
However. Didn’t feel like the book added anything important / anything new to the discussion.
thayerbowen's review against another edition
3.5
Bookbinder at Oxford university press which apparently is across the street from Somerville college (this is important to the book). I didn’t quite find it believable but I don’t know why. This is the same author who wrote the book about the woman working on the OED.
tkelly2000's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5