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pswords72's review against another edition
5.0
BRILLIANT! An intricate woven tale across multiple characters. Excellent from start to finish.
mrsdaliborreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
danelleeb's review against another edition
3.0
I almost put the book down. Almost. And though it got better, it wasn't what I expected. I kept waiting for this deep, dark secret to be revealed. I thought that the 'secrets' that were 'discovered' were kind of obvious. I was waiting for more, wanting more, I suppose. And, even though I was slightly disappointed with it, I did like it. It's an interesting story of women, living at different times and the struggles they go through - and how it all affects the future.
sarahdiamond's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
davastewart's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book because the book I really wanted to read was not available, but this one turned out to be better than the one I was waiting for.
This story spans several generations, and is full of tragedy but doesn't leave you feeling sad or depressed. Life is full of tragedy, just as this book is. This is a story more about a woman recovering from tragedy in the midst off grief. Her recovery happens alongside her exploration of her grandmother's mysterious past.
This is a story of a family and though it spans generations, it's not a sprawling family-dynasty kind of story. If you like fiction about families, historical fiction, stories set in Great Britain (there's some Australia in there too), or stories that are strongly character based, you'll probably like this -- or if you like sort of low-key mystery (by that I mean, there's a mystery, but it's not the main or only focal point).
This story spans several generations, and is full of tragedy but doesn't leave you feeling sad or depressed. Life is full of tragedy, just as this book is. This is a story more about a woman recovering from tragedy in the midst off grief. Her recovery happens alongside her exploration of her grandmother's mysterious past.
This is a story of a family and though it spans generations, it's not a sprawling family-dynasty kind of story. If you like fiction about families, historical fiction, stories set in Great Britain (there's some Australia in there too), or stories that are strongly character based, you'll probably like this -- or if you like sort of low-key mystery (by that I mean, there's a mystery, but it's not the main or only focal point).
mookilla's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
joyfulreader77's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
cmcowentx's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. For me, I really enjoyed the different viewpoints, which is unusual for me. I typically don't like revolving door viewpoints, but in this book it worked. The only negative for me was I felt that there were some missing parts. I can't really go into more without giving plot away. Eliza was my favorite character in the book. My favorite parts of the book, by far, were either from her perspective or her fairy tales.