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A review by sarahholliday
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This series is one of my absolute favorites! The combination of detailed, nuanced historical information with steamy, vulnerable love scenes makes for a compelling read. I really appreciate the multiple viewpoints Dunmore has offered through this series when it comes to Britain's women's suffrage movement.
The ending of this third installment felt a little disjointed from the rest of the story. Not so much in content, but the pacing seemed to go a bit off the rails in the last 10% of the book. Apart from that, I loved Hattie and Lucien and their opposites-attract romance. It was refreshing to see two people figuring out how to love one another in the face of very different backgrounds, ideals, and convictions. And huzzah for dyslexic representation! Especially in the context of a time period when it was woefully misunderstood.
The ending of this third installment felt a little disjointed from the rest of the story. Not so much in content, but the pacing seemed to go a bit off the rails in the last 10% of the book. Apart from that, I loved Hattie and Lucien and their opposites-attract romance. It was refreshing to see two people figuring out how to love one another in the face of very different backgrounds, ideals, and convictions. And huzzah for dyslexic representation! Especially in the context of a time period when it was woefully misunderstood.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail