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72 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Racism and Colonisation
Moderate: Murder, Violence, Sexism, and Suicide
- 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
3.75
Moderate: Colonisation, Ableism, and Racism
Minor: Cursing, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
Moderate: Violence and War
5.0
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Overall, this was the first Bridgerton book I have read and I found Julia Quinn's style to be humorous and nicely lighthearted. I like how Eloise is described and how she grows as a character. I just can't help but feel like Sir Philip doesn't deserve her. Obviously Sir Philip's backstory explains his ways, but in no way does this excuse them. I hope Eloise finds a love interest who is better matched for her in the Netflix series.
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol and Cursing
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Death, War, Child death, Gun violence, and Racism
Minor: Cursing
4.0
While anyone can read this biography, having read some of Austen's works beforehand will make it a more insightful read. The biography draws on references to settings and characters within Austen's books including Pride & Prejudice, Persuasion, and Mansfield Park. As a reader who enjoys Austen's work, I found this non-chronological biography to be more engaging and to provide larger historical themes. It makes me want to try reading Mansfield Park again. While it has been a story I have struggled to complete reading, this biography demonstrated how Mansfield Park tied into a greater analysis on class, colonialism, abolition, and British society.
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Xenophobia, Racism, Grief, Death, Deportation, Gun violence, War, Antisemitism, Mental illness, Genocide, and Gore
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, and Homophobia
4.75
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexism, Violence, War, and Grief
Moderate: Racism, Antisemitism, and Genocide
Minor: Sexual assault
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75