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aliciagriggs's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Excellent book. One that kept me interested, which is especially good because of the length of the book.
A sad story, one that made me feel glad to be a woman in this era, in this country.
A sad story, one that made me feel glad to be a woman in this era, in this country.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Suicide and War
msugar's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! Kate Morton has such a great style of writing. Kept me interested the entire time. I couldn't wait to find out what happens!
draganana's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.75
irenesuamar's review against another edition
3.0
Este libro narra la vida de la alta sociedad inglesa en los años 20 desde el punto de vista de una las doncellas. La historia es muy interesante aunque se hace lenta a ratos. Al estar contada con flash-back hay muchas cosas que se intuyen al principio y tardan mucho en aclararse. En cualquier caso, la historia engancha.
emybookblog's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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
4.75
Reminded me of Downton Abbey or Upstairs Downstairs
Loved the story which kept me gripped despite length of book. Read last 150 pages in one sitting.
Thought story came together really well at end with all parts nicely tied up except for story about Gracie’s grandson (Marcus) - at one point sure narrative was that he had disappeared - not explained - but he had clearly had a significant loss & emotionally trauma he was working thru but clever twist that Gracie left him her story with true ending.
I didn’t see Hannah’s love affair with the poet coming
I did guess that Lord xx had had an illicit relationship with the housemaid (Gracie’s mum ) & Hannah & Gracie were sisters
Loved the story which kept me gripped despite length of book. Read last 150 pages in one sitting.
Thought story came together really well at end with all parts nicely tied up except for story about Gracie’s grandson (Marcus) - at one point sure narrative was that he had disappeared - not explained - but he had clearly had a significant loss & emotionally trauma he was working thru but clever twist that Gracie left him her story with true ending.
I didn’t see Hannah’s love affair with the poet coming
I did guess that Lord xx had had an illicit relationship with the housemaid (Gracie’s mum ) & Hannah & Gracie were sisters
ebkara's review against another edition
4.0
Clever story telling interesting and compelling twists difficult to put down