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A review by bookswithnopictures
Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano
4.0
Beatrix and Norman are flat out amusing. They hate to love and love to hate each other. I love sarcasm cloaked in politeness. I love blatant refusals to go along with someone's idealism between a man and woman. It opens up so many opportunities for humor and feels like a genuine relationship.
Both come from a wealthy background. Beatrix is quasi-forced by her aunt to join the workforce to better understand the plight of women and to encourage her to become more passionate about the suffrage movement. Meanwhile, nerdy scientist Norman has a lot to learn about what it means to be an active conversational participant and how to participate in actual relationships outside of his lab.
This whole series is enjoyable mostly because Jen Turano does a great job weaving in American history. All those little historical facts are so unique to the time period and provide a great backdrop for this group of fictional characters. One of the best examples in this one is the cameo appearances of Mr. Selfridge. Now I want to watch that show again!
Thank you, Bethany House and NetGalley for the advanced copy! All thoughts in this review are my own.
Both come from a wealthy background. Beatrix is quasi-forced by her aunt to join the workforce to better understand the plight of women and to encourage her to become more passionate about the suffrage movement. Meanwhile, nerdy scientist Norman has a lot to learn about what it means to be an active conversational participant and how to participate in actual relationships outside of his lab.
This whole series is enjoyable mostly because Jen Turano does a great job weaving in American history. All those little historical facts are so unique to the time period and provide a great backdrop for this group of fictional characters. One of the best examples in this one is the cameo appearances of Mr. Selfridge. Now I want to watch that show again!
Thank you, Bethany House and NetGalley for the advanced copy! All thoughts in this review are my own.