A review by waione
The Corset by Laura Purcell

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

For me, a rollercoaster of emotions, a little predictable in places, but these are forgiven when there's another shock that awaits you around the corner. I found myself full of hope in places only to have the rug pulled from underneath me. At first I didn't like Dorothea much, but found that she grew as a character during the book from a  naive and privileged practicing conditional selfish charity to someone who matured into a genuine character. As for Ruth, oh Ruth, another naive character but didn't have a chance. And the twist right in the very last sentence - love! Have I just found my new favourite author?
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