A review by xtremeteenbible
Madensky Square by Eva Ibbotson

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

Slower and less whimsical than the rest of Eva Ibbotson's work, but very enjoyable once I sorted out the usual cast of fascinating characters in my head. Madensky Square takes a more complicated look at our everyday human morality, with a protagonist who (sometimes) actively turns away from what she feels is Good, as opposed to other Ibbotson heroines who are Good by virtue of always doing the right thing because it is in their nature. It is, as usual, a rich tapestry of threads that are all pulled together at the perfect time to complete the picture, but coming from a slightly more mature and cynical place, to interesting effect.