Reviews

That Bonesetter Woman by Frances Quinn

lydslikestea's review

inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

chloeallegra's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

caitiebaitie's review

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

monkey97's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

shipjess's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

dungareece's review

informative inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jenmulsow's review

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

4.5

rayne31's review

emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

testaroscia's review against another edition

2.0

It was on a list of best Historical Novels for 2022 and I cant really fathom why it made the list. The Story had so much potential, especially as it was based on a true person but the story screams YA, and not even for young adults with a brain, but ones that want everything spelt out for them. So you saw everything coming, including the clichés of Irish rascals.

rgoodhart's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely loved this!

I’d not heard of it or the author when I saw this in my local bookshop but I liked the blurb and I’m so pleased I gave it a go.

I often think I don’t like historical fiction but actually I love getting a sense of what life was like at a different point in time.

This was so easy to read (in a good way) and I devoured it. An interesting story with plenty of different elements. The only bit I didn’t enjoy was leading up to the inevitable betrayal… I just wanted to tell Durie to watch out!