Reviews

The House of Eve: Totally heartbreaking and unputdownable historical fiction by Sadeqa Johnson

tomcarrico's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

kimisteinhorst's review against another edition

5.0

This book was so heartbreaking and so beautiful. I loved every second. Sadeqa Johnson has become a new favorite historical fiction author for me.

anastasia86's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

willa_reads_books's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

very emotional and heavy book. it kept me engaged the whole time and i think it was well researched and i understood the point that the author was trying to get across 

elainablake's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

emiliew's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring slow-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? It's complicated

4.25

This was such a thought provoking novel! I came away from this book wanting to learn more about women's history.

This book follows two young women from different circumstances whose lives cross over in an unexpected way. They both strive to better themselves and their lives through learning but must overcome obstacles to accomplish this.

It was a bit slow to start and get into the story but once I got to know the characters I couldn't put it down. I felt so much empathy for the main characters! It's so sad to know that if they'd lived in a different time their lives would have been so different.

melpatker70's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Really enjoyable book. Giving an insight into life in the past for women who get pregnant. I especially enjoyed the authors note at the end of the book , explaining her research and how the story developed, and what she wanted the story to be. 

miriammielke's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

4.75

kschroeder419's review against another edition

emotional informative 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

5.0

kymberlig's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I enjoyed this read. It’s was a bit slow but once it picked up, I wanted to know more. It was gut wrenching to read & realize the marginalization of women at the hands of other women.