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A review by dariadanley
The Diviners by Libba Bray
5.0
I found my new obsession.
This book is beyond any words. I cannot say enough good things about it.
First, let's start with the setting. The 1920s? Heck yes! Sign me up! The setting was gorgeous and rich in true culture and life of the 20s. The characters and their own feelings and motives fit perfectly with the setting, and the time period added so much to the story rather than just a mood (which was a huge problem with the last historical set book I read). Everything screamed 1920s. Nothing was too modern. I felt as if I was truly immersed in the past.
Going along with the setting, I am so happy that Libba Bray didn't modernize the characters' inner dialogue. They were truly in the time and had the free spirit and rebellious attitude that was prominent in the 20s. I am also pleased that Bray showed the darker side of history, including the KKK and the eugenics movement, without making it the focal point of the story. It showed that even in a time of change, there was still change for the worst.
The romance in this story was amazing, because it wasn't the whole story! The romance didn't really show itself until the last 50 pages, which I really appreciated. Of course there is school-girl crushes going on throughout, but the romance doesn't show itself until later. I liked this because it made the plot and the characters become their own without becoming tied to another character. (In case that was confusing I'm talking about when you ship characters together more than liking them for themselves).
Evie, man, Evie was spectacular! She was witty, she was full of spunk, and she wasn't afraid to be girly and be a flapper. She was proud of her womanhood, and not once did it deter her from being strong.
I am already screaming for the sequel. Thank the Lord for two-day shipping!
This book is beyond any words. I cannot say enough good things about it.
First, let's start with the setting. The 1920s? Heck yes! Sign me up! The setting was gorgeous and rich in true culture and life of the 20s. The characters and their own feelings and motives fit perfectly with the setting, and the time period added so much to the story rather than just a mood (which was a huge problem with the last historical set book I read). Everything screamed 1920s. Nothing was too modern. I felt as if I was truly immersed in the past.
Going along with the setting, I am so happy that Libba Bray didn't modernize the characters' inner dialogue. They were truly in the time and had the free spirit and rebellious attitude that was prominent in the 20s. I am also pleased that Bray showed the darker side of history, including the KKK and the eugenics movement, without making it the focal point of the story. It showed that even in a time of change, there was still change for the worst.
The romance in this story was amazing, because it wasn't the whole story! The romance didn't really show itself until the last 50 pages, which I really appreciated. Of course there is school-girl crushes going on throughout, but the romance doesn't show itself until later. I liked this because it made the plot and the characters become their own without becoming tied to another character. (In case that was confusing I'm talking about when you ship characters together more than liking them for themselves).
Evie, man, Evie was spectacular! She was witty, she was full of spunk, and she wasn't afraid to be girly and be a flapper. She was proud of her womanhood, and not once did it deter her from being strong.
I am already screaming for the sequel. Thank the Lord for two-day shipping!