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A review by caslater83
Becoming Queen Victoria: The Tragic Death of Princess Charlotte and the Unexpected Rise of Britain's Greatest Monarch by Kate Williams
2.0
I'm familiar with the "love story" of Victoria and Albert because of the A&E movie. However, I really wanted to read more into it, which is why I bought this book. I was unaware of Princess Charlotte who was much closer in line to the throne. Charlotte's story is sad, indeed. These British monarchs sure do love drama: sexual conquests/infidelity, reckless spending, and constant debts. Everyone wants to assume control and no one is really concerned about doing the right thing for the family or the nation at large.
From a historical perspective, it's okay. You're telling the story of how it was and I appreciate that. BUT the writing style did nothing to make me feel "connected" to the story or its characters. I want to feel awful for Victoria and Charlotte and everything that they endured in their lifetimes. I want to feel strong disgust for Sir John Conroy and his greedy meddlesome ways. But when I see writing like this, I just want to put the book down and never re-read it again.
From a historical perspective, it's okay. You're telling the story of how it was and I appreciate that. BUT the writing style did nothing to make me feel "connected" to the story or its characters. I want to feel awful for Victoria and Charlotte and everything that they endured in their lifetimes. I want to feel strong disgust for Sir John Conroy and his greedy meddlesome ways. But when I see writing like this, I just want to put the book down and never re-read it again.