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al27caro's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
One of her earlier books. Parts of it are very good. Other parts (race, class) make me cringe.
lory_enterenchanted's review
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
2.0
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This was a minor Stevenson romance, very class and race conscious in the way of an earlier day, thus mildly distasteful. The central romance between a distracted painter and a hero-worshiping baker's daughter was not the most inspiring, and some of the insinuations about "blood" were downright disturbing.
This was a minor Stevenson romance, very class and race conscious in the way of an earlier day, thus mildly distasteful. The central romance between a distracted painter and a hero-worshiping baker's daughter was not the most inspiring, and some of the insinuations about "blood" were downright disturbing.
halfcentreader's review
3.0
3.5
Once again, an enjoyable light romance set as contemporary to its 1938 publication date. I have a soft spot for these older publications. Stevenson writes feel-good stories that are more than romances though a match is made in the end. She writes a slice of life visual masterpiece each time. This time I learned a bit about curling as was done and born in Scotland and landscape painting. (last book I read depicted steeplechasing/ fox hunting.) Everyone is generally likeable and sometimes that is better than comfort food for uncertain times.
Once again, an enjoyable light romance set as contemporary to its 1938 publication date. I have a soft spot for these older publications. Stevenson writes feel-good stories that are more than romances though a match is made in the end. She writes a slice of life visual masterpiece each time. This time I learned a bit about curling as was done and born in Scotland and landscape painting. (last book I read depicted steeplechasing/ fox hunting.) Everyone is generally likeable and sometimes that is better than comfort food for uncertain times.
elizabethcaneday's review
3.0
3.5 stars
My thoughts are mixed. Some moral and religious things are stopping me from giving this more stars. Like the fact that Sue falls in love with Darnay while he's still married, and they stay unchaperoned in the same house for four months. (Absolutely nothing happens, but still.)
Honestly, I knew that content existed in The Baker's Daughter before I picked this up, so it's also my fault for reading it.
But D.E. Stevenson is an amazing author and her work deserves more praise. This wasn't my favorite of her novels, though - I'd recommend Miss Buncle's Book or The Tall Stranger as an introduction to her work.
My thoughts are mixed. Some moral and religious things are stopping me from giving this more stars. Like the fact that Sue falls in love with Darnay while he's still married, and they stay unchaperoned in the same house for four months. (Absolutely nothing happens, but still.)
Honestly, I knew that content existed in The Baker's Daughter before I picked this up, so it's also my fault for reading it.
But D.E. Stevenson is an amazing author and her work deserves more praise. This wasn't my favorite of her novels, though - I'd recommend Miss Buncle's Book or The Tall Stranger as an introduction to her work.
the_daydreamologist's review against another edition
4.0
This was sweet. In the first half of the book, there was even a Howl's-Moving-Castle feel, which I loved.
Other than that, the word 'declared' was over used, and I'm sure it wasn't just me; everyone was declaring almost everything, even if it seemed against their character to declare anything. I mean, people could've simply said things!
Other than that, the word 'declared' was over used, and I'm sure it wasn't just me; everyone was declaring almost everything, even if it seemed against their character to declare anything. I mean, people could've simply said things!
yojkd's review against another edition
The book was full of many problematic gender and racial references but since it was a reflection of society it was very interesting to read.
jlmb's review
3.0
Enjoyable light 1930's novel. Not quite as good as her Miss Buncle books but still worth the read.
reinamwr's review
4.0
Maybe 3.75? I enjoyed this a lot while reading--it's sweet, cozy, yet insightful, with wonderful setting details (mostly of Scotland). Yet after a month, I had completely forgotten about having read it. Not sure if this is just my foggy mind of late, or that the book doesn't make much of a lasting impression. In any case, it's an enjoyable light read.