Reviews

Behind a Mask, Or, a Woman's Power by Louisa May Alcott, A.M. Barnard

sabregirl's review against another edition

3.0

I have a little memory of trying to read [b:Little Women|1934|Little Women|Louisa May Alcott|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255652835s/1934.jpg|3244642] when I was in elementary school and I don't remember much but Lousia's simplistic style and I do like how that's how it was in this book too especially since it was written years before. The book did get easily confusing when she was jumping back and forth between Coventry's first name and his surname. It took a few reads of the same paragraphs to figure out who she was talking about and it just wasn't some new person who had just come into the book. The beginning of the book really lacked interest to me. After Jean first revealed herself I was interested but there wasn't all that much to keep my interest until later on in the novella where things were falling into place. It was easy to grow frustrated with the males in this book, but it's to be expected when in the end it's all about a womens persuation over men. Though I found it odd that only two people were able to see through her, a lot of her 'on the sly' facial movements or actions could've been really seen through. Though her actress background proved good. The ending I didn't really like, there wasn't much of a resolution after all of this build up for the revealing. Nothing was settled and I would've much liked to have seen someone rip the wig off of her head since it was stated in one of the letters she was wearing one.

authorjbr's review against another edition

3.0

Adequately done but nothing special.

linalilo97's review against another edition

4.0

I love the unexpected end in Louisa M.elcot writing ,that was fun

voela321's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

Creepy novella with a bit of a Jane Eyre feel. The ending was less than satisfying for me but the lead up was intriguing for sure. 

dryanee's review against another edition

5.0

Me ha encantado. Esta faceta de la autora reconozco que me atrae más. He devorado este libro !!! No podía soltarlo. Tal cual. Me ha tenido super atrapada y estaba comiendome las uñas intrigada por qué pasaría jajaj

La protagonista es todo un personajazo, los demás femeninos están bastante desdibujados, pero bueno. Yo creo que es que la protagonista hace palidecer a todos los demáa personajes, hace que no te importen. Solo quieres que ella consiga lo que quiere.

lisefaerch's review against another edition

3.0

God, kønsnormbrydende fortælling, men selvom karaktererne handler, reagerer og taler, er de aldrig helt levende.

beltorres91's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

rwaringcrane's review against another edition

4.0

A.M. Barnard was the pen name for Louisa May Alcott, and, sampling the style that was her bread and butter before she wrote better known classics, I fully appreciate her flare for the dramatic.

Summer reading would be incomplete without a few audio books! BJ Harrison, of Classic Tales Podcast, serves up this sensational story with style and delightful vocal characterization. Eligible man in possession of a fortune: check. Charming governess who is more that she appears: check. English countryside: check!

Earbuds in, I walked miles and painted walls in delight, listening to the adventures of the artful Jean Muir. How would this title fare in a feminist book club? That's what I wonder.

hedvig's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

3.75

tee_victoria's review against another edition

4.0

Behind a Mask tells the story of a desperate woman’s wickedness. It brims with suspense, surprises and unending twists and turns. I guarantee it will leave you reeling...