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navayiota's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Absolutely captivating!! I can't believe so much of it is based on a real story. The author did an incredible job bringing England's famous female bonesetter back to life, and the suspense of the plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Endurance is also amazing autism representation!
This was one of those books that simply broke my heart, only to heal-(set?) it not long after. I finished it in two sittings. Absolute masterpiece of a book, I'm so glad I couldn't sleep and decided to pick it up. MUST READ!
This was one of those books that simply broke my heart, only to heal-(set?) it not long after. I finished it in two sittings. Absolute masterpiece of a book, I'm so glad I couldn't sleep and decided to pick it up. MUST READ!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
beatriks's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I loved this book and Durie and her aunt. The writing was great and from page 1 I knew that this book was a joy to read.
The storyline with Malachy was put in smartly but I cared too much for Durie and at parts I dreaded reading on. Needless to say that I was rewarded by sticking to it.
I adore the ending and will definitely put “the smallest man” on my reading list.
You have to read the author’s note, I appreciated so much to read what she based the novel on and the research that went into the book.
I adore the ending and will definitely put “the smallest man” on my reading list.
You have to read the author’s note, I appreciated so much to read what she based the novel on and the research that went into the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse
marinaxanna's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
What an amazing read. A true page turner—it’s been a while since a book has managed to keep me engaged like this. So many good themes and strong women characters in this book.
The ending with the letter. God, it was just PERFECT. It has to be one of my favorite book endings ever!!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, and Abandonment
wordsofclover's review
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Endurance Proudfoot knows she is no beauty - tall and ungainly, broad and muscular, she's very different from her delicate beautiful sister Lucinda. However, this makes Durie perfect for learning the family trade - bonesetting. But when Lucinda gets into trouble and is shipped off to an aunt in London, Durie is made to go with her and leave her bonesetting dreams behind. But Durie uses her skiulls in London's wealthy circles to get noticed but this also means she attracts the wrong sort of attention.
This was such an enjoyable audiobook - I really loved Durie's POV and she is someone that is very easy to like and to root for. Coincidentally, I ended up reading a few books all set in the 1750s-1800s around the same time but set in different areas of London, and within different social classes but it made me feel like I had a really well-rounded view of London during this time and it improved my reading experience.
I did find Lucinda a very annoying character, not to mention spoiled and selfish but I enjoyed the maturity growth and character development in her by the end of the novel. And Durie also learns (the hard way) that just because she is good, honest and straight-talking, it doesn't mean everyone is.
This book is a real testament to real women who have come before us and had to find a way to pave their way and make a living in a world that was occupied by men who didn't want to move over to make room. Durie's endurance and strength despite every obstacle that is thrown at her from heartbreak, betrayal and unfair accusations against her character, is brilliant to read despite it being hard to witness all these hard things.
I loved the romance between Durie and George, the tenderness and innocence between them and the way George really truly saw Durie for exactly who she is and loved her for it. I won't say too much about the other romance in the other book other than that every step of the way of it gave me the feeling of dread and there was one part where I felt I couldn't even go on as I was so afraid for Durie - I just didn't want her to get hurt!
This is a brilliant, quieter type of historical fiction novel and I will be reading the author's other book as soon as I can!
This was such an enjoyable audiobook - I really loved Durie's POV and she is someone that is very easy to like and to root for. Coincidentally, I ended up reading a few books all set in the 1750s-1800s around the same time but set in different areas of London, and within different social classes but it made me feel like I had a really well-rounded view of London during this time and it improved my reading experience.
I did find Lucinda a very annoying character, not to mention spoiled and selfish but I enjoyed the maturity growth and character development in her by the end of the novel. And Durie also learns (the hard way) that just because she is good, honest and straight-talking, it doesn't mean everyone is.
This book is a real testament to real women who have come before us and had to find a way to pave their way and make a living in a world that was occupied by men who didn't want to move over to make room. Durie's endurance and strength despite every obstacle that is thrown at her from heartbreak, betrayal and unfair accusations against her character, is brilliant to read despite it being hard to witness all these hard things.
I loved the romance between Durie and George, the tenderness and innocence between them and the way George really truly saw Durie for exactly who she is and loved her for it. I won't say too much about the other romance in the other book other than that every step of the way of it gave me the feeling of dread and there was one part where I felt I couldn't even go on as I was so afraid for Durie - I just didn't want her to get hurt!
This is a brilliant, quieter type of historical fiction novel and I will be reading the author's other book as soon as I can!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
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