dahlialover 's review for:

The Glass Maker by Tracy Chevalier

4.75

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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

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Thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful book and it was a perfect January read - interesting, clever, good character development and lovely topic. Chevalier's device of 'skipping' forward in time was well done and not too contrived. Felt entirely realistic and as ever well researched by the author.  It was fascinating to contemplate the changes that Venice and the glass making industry would have undergone during centuries. Family relationships seemed entirely realistic, complete with endless struggle of coping with the younger, emergent generations and their desires to succeed. Admired Orsola and how she managed family dynamics and her aspirations. Some terribly devastating moments in the book but they were handled so adeptly by Chevalier.  Would highly recommend!