A review by aunticles
The Smallest Man by Frances Quinn

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

A thoroughly enjoyable read. Very accessible historical fiction, covering a fascinating period. Excellent characterisation. The plot moves quickly at times but loses momentum when Nat leaves England. While I loved Arabella as a character,

I found the love story rather irritating with all the back and forth of Nat's doubts when it was quite obvious they would end up together. I would have preferred to see their relationship grow and how they coped with the difficulties they faced as a couple both due to the war and to how Nat was perceived

A fun and easy read. Looking forward to reading her new book That Bonesetter Woman.