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staceyhust88 's review for:
Victoria
by Daisy Goodwin
Originally Posted At:
www.thebookishloner.com
*This book was provided to me by Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
My Thoughts
I must admit, I know nothing about history. Ok, ok, there are a few things that stuck around in my head after history class but it’s safe to say I’m far from a history nut. Now that’s not to say I don’t find interest in the History channel, it’s just sometimes it’s hard not to fall asleep while watching it, but if it’s historical fiction we’re talking about then sign. me. up!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Victoria. After finishing it I went where everyone goes to find out facts these days, wikipedia. I wanted to see how much truth made up the backbone of Goodwin’s Victoria and I think it’s safe to say that there was definitely a decent amount of knowledge sprinkled in among the drama and intrigue. Victoria gives us a glimpse of a young woman’s journey to becoming a queen so many will learn to respect. I had so many emotions while reading, from praising Victoria’s push for independence to mourning with her over her heart’s desire in Lord Melbourne to relief as she comes to terms with the prospect of a marriage, the poor girl had plenty of ups and downs at the beginning of her reign.
The pacing of Victoria was a little slower than what I usually like but Goodwin does such a fabulous job with dialogue and painting the scene that I still had trouble tearing myself away from the pages. I’ve also been informed that Goodwin’s Victoria will be a mini series on PBS in January, I’m so excited to see the character on the small screen!
www.thebookishloner.com
*This book was provided to me by Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
My Thoughts
I must admit, I know nothing about history. Ok, ok, there are a few things that stuck around in my head after history class but it’s safe to say I’m far from a history nut. Now that’s not to say I don’t find interest in the History channel, it’s just sometimes it’s hard not to fall asleep while watching it, but if it’s historical fiction we’re talking about then sign. me. up!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Victoria. After finishing it I went where everyone goes to find out facts these days, wikipedia. I wanted to see how much truth made up the backbone of Goodwin’s Victoria and I think it’s safe to say that there was definitely a decent amount of knowledge sprinkled in among the drama and intrigue. Victoria gives us a glimpse of a young woman’s journey to becoming a queen so many will learn to respect. I had so many emotions while reading, from praising Victoria’s push for independence to mourning with her over her heart’s desire in Lord Melbourne to relief as she comes to terms with the prospect of a marriage, the poor girl had plenty of ups and downs at the beginning of her reign.
The pacing of Victoria was a little slower than what I usually like but Goodwin does such a fabulous job with dialogue and painting the scene that I still had trouble tearing myself away from the pages. I’ve also been informed that Goodwin’s Victoria will be a mini series on PBS in January, I’m so excited to see the character on the small screen!