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A review by paperbacksandsketchbooks
The Lost Passenger: A Novel by Frances Quinn
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-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
5.0
Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely devoured this book. This is one of the best historical dramas I have ever read, and I never wanted the story to end!
Our main character and narrator Elinor cannot stand her life being married to Frederick, heir to the Winterton estate. She does not like his family and just wants to be able to care for her own child. When the opportunity to sail on the maiden voyage of the Titanic comes up, Elinor takes it and joins her father, husband, and child aboard the ship. Things don't go as planned and she ends up assuming the identity of a deceased woman to make a new life for herself in New York.
Now that's just the bare bones storyline right there. So much more happens - the suspense that the author creates is stellar and really gives the story a life of its own.
I loved how strong of a character Elinor is. I loved that she was placed in difficult situations and handled them all with grace. She tried so hard to stick to her morals and make appropriate sacrifices for her and her child. Her willpower really stood out to me, and I wish I was as brave as her!
Now, if you're looking for a story based solely around the Titanic, you won't find that here as the Titanic really is just used as a means to get Elinor to America - but it's still present and I enjoyed it. (If you know me, you know I love learning about the Titanic - the historical event, not the movie.) Elinor's story before and after the Titanic is really what makes this book a standout.
If you're looking for a feel-good story that includes family drama and a strong female character willing to do anything to protect her child, you will love this book. I adored it, and I feel so inspired to follow my dreams now!
I absolutely devoured this book. This is one of the best historical dramas I have ever read, and I never wanted the story to end!
Our main character and narrator Elinor cannot stand her life being married to Frederick, heir to the Winterton estate. She does not like his family and just wants to be able to care for her own child. When the opportunity to sail on the maiden voyage of the Titanic comes up, Elinor takes it and joins her father, husband, and child aboard the ship. Things don't go as planned and she ends up assuming the identity of a deceased woman to make a new life for herself in New York.
Now that's just the bare bones storyline right there. So much more happens - the suspense that the author creates is stellar and really gives the story a life of its own.
I loved how strong of a character Elinor is. I loved that she was placed in difficult situations and handled them all with grace. She tried so hard to stick to her morals and make appropriate sacrifices for her and her child. Her willpower really stood out to me, and I wish I was as brave as her!
Now, if you're looking for a story based solely around the Titanic, you won't find that here as the Titanic really is just used as a means to get Elinor to America - but it's still present and I enjoyed it. (If you know me, you know I love learning about the Titanic - the historical event, not the movie.) Elinor's story before and after the Titanic is really what makes this book a standout.
If you're looking for a feel-good story that includes family drama and a strong female character willing to do anything to protect her child, you will love this book. I adored it, and I feel so inspired to follow my dreams now!