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beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book a lot. I honestly got a copy because of the word "chocolate". Yet, this book is more than just about "chocolate". Ms. Brooks weaves a lovely story about empowerment, equality, enduring loss, survivor, love and a rich history of chocolate. Fans of time period piece books as well as fans of this author's will enjoy reading this book. I know I sure did.
Rosamund needed to go away from her family. They were kind of poison to her. Therefore, it was great that Sir Everard ended up being Rosamund's knight in shining armor. Although, Rosamund would have been fine on her own in the long run. Sir Everard treated Rosamund as an equal.
Ms. Brooks just brought to life this story with great and enjoyable characters. It was a breeze reading this book. The Chocolate Maker's Wife is a delectable read.
Rosamund needed to go away from her family. They were kind of poison to her. Therefore, it was great that Sir Everard ended up being Rosamund's knight in shining armor. Although, Rosamund would have been fine on her own in the long run. Sir Everard treated Rosamund as an equal.
Ms. Brooks just brought to life this story with great and enjoyable characters. It was a breeze reading this book. The Chocolate Maker's Wife is a delectable read.
laceylou10's review
adventurous
dark
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
blogginboutbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I adore chocolate, but I've never really thought about its history before. This book delves into that subject, which is a fascinating one. The novel's setting is also intriguing—it covers the vibrant, but terrifying Medieval period in England's history. Both of these elements make THE CHOCOLATE MAKER'S WIFE compelling, as do the novel's likable main characters. Rosamund, especially, is an admirable character—she's smart, capable, kind, and humble. An easy heroine to root for.
The book is a chunkster, stretching to around 550 pages. It's definitely not a page-turner, but it moved at a fast enough pace to keep me interested. The plot isn't anything very original and its big twist is pretty obvious from the get-go, killing some of the intended suspense.
Considering all of the above, I ended up liking this book but not loving it. I'd give it about a B-.
The book is a chunkster, stretching to around 550 pages. It's definitely not a page-turner, but it moved at a fast enough pace to keep me interested. The plot isn't anything very original and its big twist is pretty obvious from the get-go, killing some of the intended suspense.
Considering all of the above, I ended up liking this book but not loving it. I'd give it about a B-.
tonyriver's review against another edition
3.0
This book is better than 3 stars. I found that some parts were a little forced and clunky. However the plot is interesting, it is well researched and there are both interesting and lovable as well as horrible characters.
I enjoyed the history, the sense of time and place and recognizable real as well as imaginary characters.
I enjoyed the history, the sense of time and place and recognizable real as well as imaginary characters.
bookish_liv's review against another edition
5.0
Karen Brooks has easily become one of my favourite authors of 2021. Her books are just so easy to get lost in and this one was no different. You quickly find yourself falling for the characters and unable to put down the book, needing to find out what happens to them. I will be searching out more of Karen Brooks' work in 2022.
izzie2024's review
adventurous
hopeful
informative
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? No
4.0
madlymusing's review against another edition
3.0
This was an enjoyable read, but not an exceptional one. I loved the depiction of Restoration London, but ultimately much of the plot was predictable and not as satisfying as the chocolate the characters consumed.
The heroine Rosamund never felt real to me either - she was too good, to beautiful and a bit too boring. We were constantly told how wonderful and captivating she was, but I didn't feel like we were really shown that. That said, Samuel Pepys was wonderfully realised and a lot of fun.
Overall, this was a fun, if forgettable, read. 3.5 stars.
The heroine Rosamund never felt real to me either - she was too good, to beautiful and a bit too boring. We were constantly told how wonderful and captivating she was, but I didn't feel like we were really shown that. That said, Samuel Pepys was wonderfully realised and a lot of fun.
Overall, this was a fun, if forgettable, read. 3.5 stars.
samanthanicole_x's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.75
sace's review
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? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest and Rape