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emmastinylibrary 's review for:
Hothouse Flower
by Lucinda Riley
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Julia, a world-famous pianist, has recently been bereaved of her husband and son in a tragic accident and she returns to England to be with her family. She soon finds herself back at Wharton Park, where her grandparents worked during WW2 and is reacquainted with Kit, the current owner of the estate and an admirer of hers.
In true Lucinda Riley style, we are soon in a dual timeline story of love and heartbreak through the war, travelling to Bangkok with two characters as they fought. Unfortunately the book contains several themes which I felt uncomfortable reading about, such as racism, sexism and slurs on sexuality.
I found the story very choppy and long-winded, it is far too long at almost 600 pages. Lucinda Riley is one of my favourite authors, but, sadly, this book just didn't do it for me and I was glad when I had finished.
In true Lucinda Riley style, we are soon in a dual timeline story of love and heartbreak through the war, travelling to Bangkok with two characters as they fought. Unfortunately the book contains several themes which I felt uncomfortable reading about, such as racism, sexism and slurs on sexuality.
I found the story very choppy and long-winded, it is far too long at almost 600 pages. Lucinda Riley is one of my favourite authors, but, sadly, this book just didn't do it for me and I was glad when I had finished.