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sprout_monster's review against another edition
I didn't like it. I think a historical fiction based on this research into her life would've fit me better. This is a bunch of "might" this, "might" that with some details that were important and others that weren't.
gris_zorra's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Child death
sofiarhidalgo's review against another edition
o livro que me fez passar raiva por essa mulher incrível e injustiçada e me deu vontade de achar fósseis por ai.
eu ainda vou visitar sua cidadezinha, Mary
eu ainda vou visitar sua cidadezinha, Mary
tuliptrees's review against another edition
5.0
Mary Anning’s story is one that every woman should know. This book does a wonderful job sharing it.
mikitiale's review against another edition
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Very informative. Mary Anning's contributions to geology, paleontology, and natural history are invaluable. Women in science are so often overlooked so I'm happy to have found this book! The audiobook performer also had a pleasant voice and made the listening experience enjoyable. Highly recommend!
My one gripe with this book is how often corsets were mentioned to be suffocating or unreasonably tight when corsets of this period were not a restrictive garment, but a supportive one, similar to the support offered by modern-day bras.
My one gripe with this book is how often corsets were mentioned to be suffocating or unreasonably tight when corsets of this period were not a restrictive garment, but a supportive one, similar to the support offered by modern-day bras.
chloeknight's review against another edition
informative
relaxing
slow-paced
2.75
I wanted to enjoy this book but the meandering of the storytelling was frustrating. There was also a lot of repetition - so much so I thought I had rewound sections only to find I hadn’t.
I understand there isn’t a wealth of information on Mary Anning, but that shouldn’t be a reason to pad out the book with side stories that only just relate to her.
Overall, yes it was an informative book but not one I’d recommend others to bother with.
I understand there isn’t a wealth of information on Mary Anning, but that shouldn’t be a reason to pad out the book with side stories that only just relate to her.
Overall, yes it was an informative book but not one I’d recommend others to bother with.