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amyye's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bokegg's review
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sarah555's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-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? N/A
5.0
This was a page turner for me. If you enjoy well researched historical fiction, the uncovering of lost women’s voices and a sapphic storyline this ticks the boxes.
elementarymydear's review
dark
medium-paced
5.0
What a powerful and impactful book!
The Low Road follows the life of Hannah Tyrell, a young woman born to an unmarried woman in the early 19th Century. We follow her turbulent childhood, the hardships of her youth, and eventually the stability she finds as an adult.
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Quarmby doesn’t shy away from the injustices Hannah faces, and the way society actively shuns her just because of her circumstances. Her story could be the story of so many women at this time, which makes it all the more heartbreaking.
As much as the story is about hardship, Hannah’s tenacity and determination balance the dark side of this story. She’s a great perspective to read from, as we witness the world through her eyes. I particularly enjoyed seeing how her perception of others – and other people’s treatment of her – changed across the course of the book.
I also thought this was a great depiction of the lives of queer woman in this era. Women’s sexuality is often written out of history, and this felt like a very honest portrayal of a woman following her heart in a world that has no words for it.
This is a beautifully written triumph of a book, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. I hope we get more historical fiction from Quarmby, because the world is better for it.
I was given a free copy for review. All opinions are my own.
The Low Road follows the life of Hannah Tyrell, a young woman born to an unmarried woman in the early 19th Century. We follow her turbulent childhood, the hardships of her youth, and eventually the stability she finds as an adult.
📚Blog📖YouTube📖Instagram📚
Quarmby doesn’t shy away from the injustices Hannah faces, and the way society actively shuns her just because of her circumstances. Her story could be the story of so many women at this time, which makes it all the more heartbreaking.
As much as the story is about hardship, Hannah’s tenacity and determination balance the dark side of this story. She’s a great perspective to read from, as we witness the world through her eyes. I particularly enjoyed seeing how her perception of others – and other people’s treatment of her – changed across the course of the book.
I also thought this was a great depiction of the lives of queer woman in this era. Women’s sexuality is often written out of history, and this felt like a very honest portrayal of a woman following her heart in a world that has no words for it.
This is a beautifully written triumph of a book, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. I hope we get more historical fiction from Quarmby, because the world is better for it.
I was given a free copy for review. All opinions are my own.
santersgrotto's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
3.5
Set in the 19th century, The Low Road follows the life of Hannah Tyrell: a child born out of wedlock near Harleston. Through her life, Hannah witnesses the harsh realities of being a woman in servitude; from being judged by parishoners, silenced, abused and exiled; The Low Road is a heartbreaking novel about love and resilience.
Quarmby's writing is powerful and emotive, albiet a little less poetic that I tend to prefer. The story is slow at times, but I appreciated the time this gave me to get to know Hannah outside of her suffering.
The relationships between the many female characters was my favourite part of The Low Road, capturing love and forgiveness, compassion and hurt in it's many forms.
I'd definitely recommend this to anyone with an interest in women's history, especially those local to Norwich and its surrounding areas.
3.5/5 ⭐
Quarmby's writing is powerful and emotive, albiet a little less poetic that I tend to prefer. The story is slow at times, but I appreciated the time this gave me to get to know Hannah outside of her suffering.
The relationships between the many female characters was my favourite part of The Low Road, capturing love and forgiveness, compassion and hurt in it's many forms.
I'd definitely recommend this to anyone with an interest in women's history, especially those local to Norwich and its surrounding areas.
3.5/5 ⭐
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